Joseph Bonne Cabin

Historical marker location:

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

( Marker is at the intersection of West Barraque Street and North Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling west on West Barraque Street.)

Marker installed: 1976

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.