Vogel & Wallace

Historical marker location:

401 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith, Arkansas

( Marker is at the intersection of Garrison Avenue (U.S. 64) and 4th Street, on the left when traveling east on Garrison Avenue.)

Marker installed: 2015

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.