Historical Marker

African American Troops Held This Ground

Historical marker location:
750 Biscoe Street, Helena, Arkansas
( Marker is at the intersection of Biscoe Street (Business U.S. 49) and Little Rock Road on Biscoe Street.)
Marker installed: 2013

The Little Rock Nine were a group of African American students who were the first to integrate Little Rock Central High School in 1957, during the Civil Rights Movement. The event gained national attention and was a pivotal moment in the fight for racial equality.