city of augusta, arkansas
established-1848
incorporated-1861
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Woodruff county court house
Mr. Emerson Conner organized the E.H. Conner Mercantile Co., was President of the Woodruff County Bank, organized the Augusta Furniture Co., and The Cotton Seed Oil and Gin Company. With his brother he also operated a ferry that transported both livestock and people across the river.
In 1901, E.H. Conner was appointed Commissioner of Public Buildings for Woodruff County. Using land donated by The Hough Family, he proposed the plans for the Charles L. Thompson designed courthouse and jail to the County Court. The Woodruff County Courthouse was built shortly afterward. E.H. Conner also had C.W. Clark erect an iron fence around the courthouse and a clock chamber in the tower of the courthouse.The clock included a 1,000 pound, first-class bell.
In 1901, E.H. Conner was appointed Commissioner of Public Buildings for Woodruff County. Using land donated by The Hough Family, he proposed the plans for the Charles L. Thompson designed courthouse and jail to the County Court. The Woodruff County Courthouse was built shortly afterward. E.H. Conner also had C.W. Clark erect an iron fence around the courthouse and a clock chamber in the tower of the courthouse. The clock included a 1,000 pound, first-class bell.
Source: Forgotten Augusta
In 1901, E.H. Conner was appointed Commissioner of Public Buildings for Woodruff County. Using land donated by The Hough Family, he proposed the plans for the Charles L. Thompson designed courthouse and jail to the County Court. The Woodruff County Courthouse was built shortly afterward. E.H. Conner also had C.W. Clark erect an iron fence around the courthouse and a clock chamber in the tower of the courthouse.The clock included a 1,000 pound, first-class bell.
In 1901, E.H. Conner was appointed Commissioner of Public Buildings for Woodruff County. Using land donated by The Hough Family, he proposed the plans for the Charles L. Thompson designed courthouse and jail to the County Court. The Woodruff County Courthouse was built shortly afterward. E.H. Conner also had C.W. Clark erect an iron fence around the courthouse and a clock chamber in the tower of the courthouse. The clock included a 1,000 pound, first-class bell.
Source: Forgotten Augusta
