< Black Jack, Ar.
Encyclopedia of Arkansas
Originally the town of Abbott was called Black Jack, named for a ridge northeast of the town. The name of Black Jack Ridge is likely
derived from the black jack oak, which is native to the region. The first post office in the area was established in 1851 as Black
Jack Post Office.
Black Jack in now located in Scott County next door to Sebastian.
Black Jack in the Newspapers
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1903 Map courtesy of Pete LeRoy
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Last Updated: Saturday, 05-Sep-2020 15:26:45 MDT
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