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June 24, 1905

David Williamson Carroll died in Little Rock (Pulaski County). Carroll, who was one of the eleven men who represented the state in the Confederate Congress, was the first Roman Catholic to represent Arkansas in a national legislative body. He was one of the three members of the eleven-member Arkansas delegation who owned no slaves. Carroll lived longer than any former member of the Confederate Congress, the only one to see the twentieth century.

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Stephen Dorsey

Stephen Wallace Dorsey, an Ohio veteran of the Civil War, arrived in Arkansas as a railroad executive in 1871. Dorsey soon became deeply involved in state politics and, during the tempestuous era of Reconstruction, served a single term beginning in 1872 as a U.S. senator. After failing to be reelected, he left the state, becoming involved in national politics and business scandals. Present-day Cleveland County was originally named Dorsey County in his honor in 1873 but was renamed in 1885 in honor of President Grover Cleveland.

 

Stephen Wallace Dorsey, an Ohio veteran of the Civil War, arrived in Arkansas as a railroad executive in 1871. Dorsey soon became deeply involved in state politics and, during the tempestuous era of Reconstruction, served a single term beginning in 1872 as a U.S. senator. After failing to be reelected, he left the state, becoming involved in national politics and business scandals. Present-day Cleveland County was originally named Dorsey County in his honor in 1873 but was renamed in 1885 in honor of President Grover Cleveland.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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