Butterfield Trail

For those wishing to following the historic route of the Butterfield Overland Mail Company, the map below shows the original stagecoach route in blue with historic spots noted along the way. So far, we have the sections pretty well detailed through Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and part of Texas, but intend to add the rest of the route as time permits. There are parts of the trail that have been lost to time, especially the Texas section, where few roads ever developed along the old route. Go to the link below the map to get more detail.


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Historic Homes of Fayetteville

  • Stirman House
    In 1951, Walter J. Lemke photographed a dozen homes in Fayetteville that he considered historic and made it a baker's dozen by adding a picture and description of the Masonic Hall. Although most of the buildings are still standing, several have since been torn down.

University Buildings

  • Senior Walk
    The first history of the University of Arkansas included more than a dozen photos of the campus as it appeared just after the turn of the century. Most of the buildings are no longer standing, and nearly all of those that do remain are used in new capacities.

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Fayetteville Arkansas

  • This website provides notes and information regarding the history of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Check back as we add more information about Fayetteville's history.

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