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Nevada County, AR, Ghost Towns and Other Landmarks
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COMMUNITIES AND LANDMARKS OF NEVADA COUNTY
Prepared by Jerry McKelvy
1999
Also See Maps -- Nevada County Communities-Past and Present and Nevada County Township Maps
This list of places in Nevada County was taken from maps I have of Nevada County dated 1865, 1895, 1901, 1948, and 1999. The 1865 map does not cover all of Nevada County. It is a Ouachita County map, but a large part of what is now Nevada County was in Ouachita County until 1871. The 1901 map does not cover the extreme southern part of the county.
Other places mentioned are some I have discovered while researching Nevada County or from personal knowledge. The post office information is from a book entitled A Historical Directory of Arkansas Post Offices by Russell Pierce Baker.
AMES
Shown on 1948 map. Located about four miles east of Rosston where old Reader Railroad once crossed Hwy. 4 (now Hwy. 278)
ANTHONY SWITCH
Was located in Section 18, Township 13 South, Range 20 West. It was a part of Reader Railroad system.
AZOR
Shown on 1895 and 1901 map. An old community located in Parker Township about two or three miles northwest of Bodcaw.
BEANSTICK
Community with own news column in county paper in 1922. Location unknown.
BELL'S STORE
Located in Sec. 29, Township 14 South, Range 20 West. Post office in 1867, but name was changed to Glenville.
BENNETT
Shown on 1901 map. Community located about four miles northeast of Bodcaw.
BODCAW
Located in southwest part of county on Hwy. 53 and 32. Named for Bodcaw creeks. Shown on 1895 and 1901 map. The 1865 map does not cover that area. School here until about 1980. Community still exists. In Parker Township. Population-about 161
BOUGHTON
Shown on 1895 and 1901 map. Located on railroad about four miles northeast of Prescott. Post office here 1874-1954. Community still exists. In Boughton Township.
BOURLAND'S STORE
Rosston post office changed to Bourland's Store in 1877 and back to Rosston in 1886.
BLUFF CITY
Located in northeast part of county at Jct. of Hwy. 24 and 299. Named for location on steep bluff. Had post office in 1876. School here until 1951. Shown on 1865 map and still exists. In Union Township. Population in 1999 was 292.
BRISBANE
Shown on 1895 and 1901 map. Community located in Parker Township about half way between Bodcaw and Rosston. Had post office 1889-1906. Located in Sec. 35, Township 13 South, Range 22 West.
BROWER
Name for post office that was later changed to Carouse. (See Carouse)
BYRD
Name for post office later changed to Foss. (See Foss)
CALE
Located on Hwy. 200. Not shown on 1901 map. Named for John Cale. Original name for post office was Zion. Post office here in 1901. School here until about 1980. Community still exists. In Caney Township. Population in 1999 was 70.
CANEY
Shown on 1865 map and 1901 map. Community located north of Hwy. 278 in vicinity of Carolina Church. Located in Jackson Township. Sometimes called Caney-Carolina. The 1865 map shows Martin's Store at this location. Named for Caney Creek. The community of Morris today is sometimes referred to as Caney, but it is in a different location.
CAROUSE
Was located in Section 15, Township 11 South, Range 21 West. Had post office 1888-1890. Name changed from Brower to Carouse. This was probably a mispronouciation of Terre Rouge. Terre Rouge Creek in nearby, and even today people pronouce it as Carouse (Cruise).
CEDAR HILL
Located in Section 4, Township 13 South, Range 23 West. Had post office 1877-1880. In Albany Township.
CLARK ROAD
A road shown on 1865 map leading from Ebenezer westward through Morris (now Hwy. 299).
CLAYTON
Shown on 1901 map. Community located in Alabama Township about five miles northwest of Bodcaw
CUMMINGS SPRINGS
Located in Section 29, Township 11 South, Range 20 West on old Reader Railroad. Railroad has been abandoned. Shown on 1948 map. In Redland Township.
DAVIDSON
Located in Section 1, Township 15 South, Range 21 West. Had post office in 1900 whose original name was to be Blockton. An abandoned church still stands. Location of Watts Cemetery.
DELTA
Shown on 1895 and 1948 map. Community located about three miles south of Willisville on Hwy. 371. In Taylor Township.
DEWIDDIE'S FORD
A crossing on Little Missouri River shown on 1865 map. May be a misspelling of Dewoody.
DIAN
Shown on 1948 map. Located in Section 1, Township 11 South, Range 23 West about three miles northwest of Prescott on old Prescott and Northwestern Railroad. In Missouri or Boughton Townships.
DILL'S MILL
Shown on 1948 map. Was located in Caney Creek bottom on Hwy. 299. Was large sawmill and was located on Reader Railroad. Parts of mill were used in filming of the movie, Boxcar Bertha in early 1970s. Mill no longer exists.
EBENEZER
Shown on 1865 map. A school was here until about 1912 and a church building until about 1972. A cemetery location today. In Union Township.
EMMET
Named for railroad surveyor. Post office here in 1874. Original name of post office was Burkville. Community still exists and has school. In Emmet Township. Population in 1994 was 446.
FALCON
Shown on 1895 map. Had post office in 1871. Community still exists in southwest part of county at junction of Hwys. 53 and 355. In Alabama Township.
FOSS
Shown on 1901 map. Was located about four miles south of Bluff City. In 1907, an article in county paper says, "This place has its farmers, blacksmiths, teachers, lawyers, college boys and girls, ginners, doctors, and a postmaster". No evidence today that this community ever existed. Area today is forestland. In Union Township.
FRIENDSHIP
Located in Section 3, Township 13 South, Range 21 West. Was shown on 1865 map. A church and cemetery is there in 1999, but church is not use.
GLASS FISH HOLE
Community with own news column in county paper in 1922. Location unknown.
GLENVILLE
Shown on 1948 map in Sections 29 and 30 of Township 14 South, Range 20 West. Other maps I have do not cover this area. Had post office in 1885 which was originally called Bell's Store. Location of a forest fire tower until about 1975. In Leake Township.
GOOSEANKLE
Local name for the community of Rocky Hill in Section 17, Township 12 South, Range 20 West in Union Township. Well populated area at one time.
GREEN RIDGE
Community with own news column in county paper in 1922. Location unknown.
GUM GROVE
Shown on 1948 map in Section 16, Township 12 South, Range 20 West in Union Township. Originally called Lone Grove and shown on 1865 map. Location of a school until 1929 and a church until 1980. All buildings have been removed.
HICKORY GROVE
Community located about three miles southwest of Prescott. No stores in 1999.
HONEAVILLE
Community listed as being on postal route in 1889. Location unknown.
IRON SPRINGS
Shown on 1901 map in Boughton Township. Located in Section 13, Township 10 South, Range 23 West.
IRMA
Shown on 1901 and 1948 map. Located in Section 4, Township 14 South, Range 21 West on line between Taylor and Caney Townships. Had post office 1896-1906.
LACKLAND
Shown on 1865 and 1901 maps. Had post office 1888-1907 in Section 20, Township 11 South, Range 20 West. Had school as late as 1928. In Redland Township.
LACKLAND SPRINGS
Shown on 1865 map. Located in Section 36, Township 11 South, Range 21 West. Old time resort area mentioned as early as 1861 and popular until at least 1906. Was known for the mineral springs located there.
LANEBURG
Named for Anna C. Lane. Had post office 1885-1918 and post office in store as late as 1970s. Laneburg School buildings still exist, but have been closed for many years. Community still exists and had one store in 1999. In Emmet or Albany Township.
LEAKE
Located in Section 26, Township 14 South, Range 20 West. Had post office 1900-1909. Located in Leake Township.
LONE GROVE
Old community shown on 1865 map. Named later changed to Gum Grove. Irvin's store existed here in 1860.
LYDA
Located in Section 17, Township 11 South, Range 20 West in Redland Township. Had post office 1902-1908. Remote area today with no evidence place ever existed.
McANULTY MILL
Community with own news column in county paper in 1922. Location unknown.
McNEELEY'S FORD
A crossing on Little Missouri River shown on 1865 map.
MENDENHALL
Located in Section 26, Township 13 South, Range 20 West. Named for Thomas J. Mendenhall. Had post office 1891-1900. Shown on 1865, 1901, and 1948 maps. In Jackson Township.
MIDDLE WASHINGTON ROAD
A road shown on 1865 map from Mendenhall westward following approximate route of Camden-Rosston Hwy. 278.
MORRIS
Located at Jct. of Hwys. 299 and 200. Also known locally as Caney. Church and cemetery located here in 1999. In Georgia Township.
MT. MORIAH
Located in Section 6, Township 13 South, Range 21 West. Had post office 1844-1900. Was county seat for a time. Church and cemetery located here in 1999. Shown on 1865 map and still a well known landmark today. In Caney Township.
NICHOL'S CHURCH
Community that had its own news column in county paper in 1922. Location unknown.
OLD WASHINGTON ROAD
A road shown on 1865 map crossing the county from Carolina Church to Mt. Moriah.
PETERSBURG
Shown on 1865 map in Section 33, Township 13 South, Range 21 West on Middle Washington Rd.
PRESCOTT
County seat and largest town in Nevada County. Population in 1999 was 3,673.
PRICE'S FORD
A crossing on Little Missouri River shown on 1865 map.
PRAIRIE D'ANNE ROAD
A road shown on 1865 map leading from Bluff City to Prescott via Lone Grove. REGISTER
Was located in Section 35, Township 13 South, Range 23 West. Shown on 1901 and 1948 maps. In Parker Township.
ROCKY HILL
Was located in Section 17, Township 12 South, Range 20 West. Center of old community known as Gooseankle. Church still stands in 1999, but is not used. In Union Township.
ROSSTON
Named for Walter E. Ross tanning yard. Was county seat for a time. Had post office in 1872. Location of a large school formed by consolidating several small schools. Community still exists with two stores in 1999. In Caney Township. Population in 1994 was 262.
SANDERS
Community between Falcon and Willisville. Had church in 1999 and was still shown on maps. In Alabama Township.
SEED TICK RIDGE
Community with own news column in county paper in 1922. Location unknown.
SEREPTA SPRING
Well known landmark in Section 29, Township 12 South, Range 21 West. Good spring water and location of a campshed still used for summertime revivals and a small cemetery. In Georgia Township.
SPRING
Shown on 1948 map in Section 26, Township 13 South, Range 22 West. In Parker Township. STOCKTON
Shown on 1895 map. Located about four miles east of Falcon.
SUGAR BIN
Community with own news column in county paper in 1922. Location unknown.
SUTTON
Community located in Section 5, Township 13 South, Range 22 West. Shown on 1901 map and is still on map in 1999. No stores in 1999. In Albany Township.
THEO
Was located in Section 34, Township 12 South, Range 20 West. Named for Theodore L. Gulley. Had post office 1904-1939. Shown on 1948 map. In Union Township.
VERDE
Was located in Secton 24, Township 12 South, Range 23 West. Had post office 1901-1906 which was to have been named Omar. In Emmet Township.
VICKER'S CREEK
Community with own news column in county paper in 1922. Location unknown.
WATERLOO
Located in Section 11, Township 14 South, Range 21 West. Had post office 1927-1971. In oil producing part of county. Location of Berry Asphalt Co. Community still exists, but there are no stores in 1999. In Taylor Township.
WEAVER
Weaver was located about 11 miles from Prescott on the Cale Rd. Early settlers were Jeremiah Gilbert and Josephine Brackett Westmoreland, who settled there in 1871. There was once a school and a Nazarene church near the present Westmoreland Cemetery. Several of the Westmoreland descendants made their home near this location. (This information from Perry Westmoreland)
WHITE
Shown on 1865 map in Section 13, Township 13 South, Range 20 West. Location of White's Chapel Cemetery. In Jackson Township.
WILDCAT
Was located in Section 27, Township 14 South, Range 23 West. Shown on 1895 map. Had post office 1896-1906. In Parker Township.
WILLISVILLE
Located at junction of Hwy. 371 and 32. School here until about 1980. Community still exists with two stores in 1999. In Taylor Township. Population in 1994 was 196.
WOODLAWN
Was located in Section 13, Township 14 South, Range 20 West. Shown on 1901 map. Had post office 1846-1909. In Leake Township. In Leake Township.
WOSTER
Was located in Section 16, Township 11 South, Range 21 West. Had post office 1902-1903. Was to have been named Wyre. In Redland Township.
YOUNG
Was located in Section 33, Township 13 South, Range 20 West. Shown on map in 1901 and is still on some maps in 1999 even though no stores exist. In Leake or Jackson Township.
ZAMA
Shown on 1901 map in Section 21, Township 12 South, Range 20 West in Union Township. Post office here 1887-1909. John G. Purifoy had store here. No evidence left of this community.