Fort Steele

Historical marker location:

698 West 16th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas

( Marker is at the intersection of West 16th Street and South Gaines Street, on the right when traveling west on West 16th Street.)

Marker installed: 2013

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.