The following businesses are listed as existing in Powhatan during the following years. Sources from R.L. Polk's Arkansas State Directories for the relevant year. 

 

1838

On October 26, John Cresup bought a sorrel filly for forty dollars (appraised by Solomon Sharp and Charles Moore; presented to Thomas Johnson, Justice of the Peace).1

 

1844

On July 14, Henry Hynes and James G. Scott appraised a bay mare and her colt, valued at thirty dollars. The appraisal was presented to Acting Justice of the Peace Thomas Scott.2

 

 

1846

An anonymous letter to the Arkansas Banner refers to a surplus of pork and beef being slaughtered at Powhatan.3

 

1872 

General description of iron smelting and limestone mining.4

1875

A cotton factory once operated at "Powhattan." At one time their machinery and pipe work was faulty, for which they were partially compensated.5

 

18836

  • H.F. Matthews and Son
  • P.C. Stuart and Co.
  • James and Wayland
  • Martin and Son
  • A. Balfans (sic)
  • John H. Martin
  • Wm. F. Raney
  • Theo. Wayland
  • Two Hotels
  • One Livery Stable
  • Baber and Thornburg
  • Mack & Cypert
  • John K. Gibson and Co.
  • Dr. Wells
  • Dr. Wilson

1898-99

1906

  • Eudaly, J.R.: Hotel
  • Eudaly, J.R. and Co: Grocers
  • Flippo, G.W: live stock
  • Hacker, J.O: Constable
  • Hudson, M.D.: Jeweler
  • Hall, C.C.: saw mill
  • McLeod, W.E.: teacher
  • Peacock A L, physician
  • Poindexter LB, lawyer and Co. Judge
  • Pryor J.S.: justice of the peace
  • Ratcliff D.G.: blacksmith
  • Steadman W.M: general store
  • Swink, A.J.: grocer

1912-13

  • Barnett, B.J.W.: physician
  • Campbell W.M.: general store
  • Chambers, Mrs. M.A.: general store
  • Coffman, F.L.: general store
  • Flippo, G.W.: live stock
  • Hall, C.C.: saw mill
  • Hursa and Williams: General store
  • Meadows and Webb: general store
  • Poindexter L.B.: lawyer

  • Ratcliffe, D.G.: wagonmaker. 

 

Sources

1. Weekly Arkansas Gazette. November 28, 1838. p.4. Horse Sale, Black River Township; John Cresup, Solomon Sharp, and Charles Moore, 11-28-1838.pdf

2. North Arkansas. December 20, 1844. p.3. Horse Appraisal, Black River Township, Henry Hynes, James G Scott, Thomas Scott, 12-20-1844.pdf

3. Arkansas Banner. April 8, 1846. p.2. Anonymous Op-Ed, pork and beef at Powhatan, Yell's election, 4-8-1846.pdf

4. Daily Arkansas Gazette. January 25, 1872. History of Iron Smelting in Lawrence County, pre-Civil War, 1-25-1871.pdf

5. The Southern Standard. May 15, 1875. p.1. Cotton Factory at Powhatan, 5-15-1875.pdf

6. Daily Arkansas Gazette (Little Rock, Arkansas) · Wed, Oct 3, 1883 · Page 2 powhatan features.pdf

 

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