Terry Block

Historical marker location:

101 North Main Street, Bentonville, Arkansas

( Marker is at the intersection of Central Avenue (State Highway 72) and Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Central Avenue.)

In the early 20th century, Arkansas became a major producer of rice, thanks to the development of new varieties of rice that could thrive in the state's humid climate. Today, Arkansas is one of the largest producers of rice in the U.S.