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September 20, 2007

The gravesite of Hattie Caraway was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Hattie Ophelia Wyatt Caraway was the first woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate, the first to preside over a session of the Senate, the first to chair a committee, and the first to preside over a Senate hearing. The gravesite was placed on the National Register under Criterion B for national significance and Criterion C for being the grave of a historical figure of outstanding importance.

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Fractured Millstone by Robyn Horn

Arkansas artist Robyn Horn has been recognized for her work on both a regional and national level. Working in several mediums, she began her career as a wood artist in 1983. Horn, whose work is regularly featured in craft and woodworking magazines, is the founder and first president of Collectors of Wood Art, an organization founded in 1997 to foster interest in wood art. Shown here is one of her many pieces of wood art, a burl piece titled Fractured Millstone.

 

Arkansas artist Robyn Horn has been recognized for her work on both a regional and national level. Working in several mediums, she began her career as a wood artist in 1983. Horn, whose work is regularly featured in craft and woodworking magazines, is the founder and first president of Collectors of Wood Art, an organization founded in 1997 to foster interest in wood art. Shown here is one of her many pieces of wood art, a burl piece titled Fractured Millstone.

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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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