Markers and Monuments, historical marker to De Soto at Helena [graphic] / Ernie Deane [photographer]. 1963.

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Markers and Monuments, historical marker to De Soto at Helena [graphic] / Ernie Deane [photographer]. 1963.

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Negative taken for July 14, 1963, Arkansas Gazette article "Helena-It's Truly a 'Marked' City," E5:2. In Helena, Phillips County, Arkansas, there are a multitude of historical and tourist markers, including a historical marker to Hernando De Soto. De Soto crossed the Mississippi River at a point south of Helena, Phillips County, Arkansas, as indicated by the marker. The reason for his crossing was to visit a Native American village. The marker reads, "1541-1931. June 18, 1541. Hernando de Soto crossed the Mississippi River near [Friar's] Point to Aquixo an Indian Village south of Helena, Arkansas erected by the James Bate Chapter of D.A.R."

1 negative : b&w ; 6 x 6 cm. (2 x 2 in.)

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Deane, Ernie

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Soto, Hernando de, approximately 1500-1542

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Explorer and adventurer. From the description of Hernando de Soto collection, 1544-1939. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71014512 ...

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The Arkansas History Commission was created by the General Assembly in 1905. Inspired and guided during its early years by John Hugh Reynolds, the commission is the official archives of the state, responsible for collecting and preserving the source materials of the history of Arkansas. From the description of Arkansas History Commission records, 1905-1984 [microform]. (Arkansas History Commission). WorldCat record id: 244818119 ...