Historical Marker
The Black River Today
Historical marker location:
109 Hwy 67, Pocahontas, Arkansas
( Marker is on U.S. 62/67 north of South Bettis Street, on the right when traveling north.)
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.