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January 2025 meeting of the Independence County Historical Society
January 18 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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The January 2025 meeting of the Independence County Historical Society will take place on Saturday, January 18th, at 2:00 p.m., at the Old Independence Regional Museum located at 9th & Vine Streets, Batesville.
This event is open to all and free of charge. The meeting will feature a presentation on the history of the Cedar Grove community, located just south of the Independence/Sharp County boundary line. Cedar Grove sits along the historic Old Military Road, which was constructed in 1830 by the U.S. government. This road served as a vital route for both locals and travelers heading west toward Texas.
The presentation will be led by Mrs. Ginger Sandy, an author and local historian who has dedicated many years to researching the history of Cedar Grove and the James family. Mrs. Sandy, a lifelong resident of Cedar Grove, has traced her James ancestry all the way back to Baltimore, Maryland. She and her family members have contributed their findings to the semi-annual James Family Reunion.
In recognition of her outstanding preservation work, Mrs. Sandy received the Award for Excellence in Heritage Preservation from the Preserve Arkansas Association in 2018 for her creation of the “Cedar Grove/Mobley Historic Preservation” Facebook page.
The meeting will include a slideshow presentation showcasing the rich history of Cedar Grove, its community, and its significance along the Old Military Road.
For more information, contact Mary Miller at (870) 793-7725 or via email at marycoopermiller@gmail.com.
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