Garland County, Arkansas
Aristocrat Motor Inn
Army & Navy Memorial Lodge
Army and Navy General Hospital Historic District
Bathhouse Row
Beauchamp, Walter, House
Belding-Gaines Cemetery
Bellaire Court Historic District
Brown, W. C., House (Additional Documentation)
Buckville Cemetery
Butchie's Drive-In
Camp Clearfork Historic District
Carpenter Dam
CCC Company 3767 Powder Magazine Historic District
Central Methodist Episcopal Church South
Charlton Bathhouse
Charlton Spillway-Dam
Citizens Building
City Cemetery
Cleveland Arms Apartment Building
Clinton, Bill, Boyhood Home
Cottage Courts Historic District
Cove Tourist Court
Doherty House
Federal Building-U.S. Post Office and Court House
First Lutheran Church
First Methodist Church Christian Education Building
First Presbyterian Church
Fordyce House
Fordyce-Ricks House Historic District
Forest Service Headquarters Historic District
Garland County Courthouse
Gillham House
Green, Harley E., House
Greenwood School
Hill Wheatley Downtowner Motor Inn
Hollywood Cemetery, Confederate Section
Hot Springs Central Avenue Historic District
Hot Springs Central Avenue Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Hot Springs Confederate Monument
Hot Springs High School
Hot Springs National Guard Armory
Hot Springs Railroad Warehouse Historic District
Humphrey's Dairy Farm
Humphreys-Ryan House
Interstate Orphanage
Iron Springs Dam
Iron Springs Shelter No. 1
Iron Springs Shelter No. 2
Jack Tar Hotel and Bathhouse
Joers, Peter Dierks, House
Jones School
Joplin, Peter, Commercial Block
King-Neimeyer-Mathis House
Klein, George, Tourist Court Historic District
Kraemer-Harman House
Langdon Filling Station
Lyell, Van, House
Lynwood Tourist Court Historic District
Malco Theatre
Martin, William H., House
Mayberry Springs
Medical Arts Building
Missouri-Pacific Railroad Depot-Hot Springs
Moore, W. H., House
Mountainaire Hotel Historic District
Old Post Office
Opal's Steak House
Orange Street Presbyterian Church
Ouachita Avenue Historic District
Park Hotel
Parkway Courts Historic District
Passmore House
Perry Plaza Court Historic District
Plaza Apartments
Pleasant Street Historic District
Quapaw-Prospect Historic District
Riviera Hotel
Rix, Charles N., House
Short-Dodson House
South Fork Bridge
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Stitt House
Taylor Rosamond Motel Historic District
Tribble, Dr. Albert H., House
Visitors Chapel AME
Wade Building
Whittington Park Historic District
Wildwood
Williams, Hamp, Building
Williams-Wootton House
Woodmen of Union Building
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Al Simmons
An American Spa
Arkansas Blarney Stone
Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth Changed Baseball Forever
Bathhouse Row
Bill Dickey
Buck Ewing
Buckstaff Bathhouse
Communities of the Upper Ouachita River Valley
Dead Chief Trail
DeSoto Camp
Dizzy and Daffy Dean
First Hotel and Bath House in the Hot Springs Territory
Fogel Field
Fordyce Bathhouse
Happy Hollow
Happy Hollow Spring
Hiram Abiff Whittington
Hollywood Cemetery
Honus Wagner
Hot Springs
Hot Springs Intracity Transit National Historic Register
Hot Springs: The Birthplace of Spring Baseball
Hot Springs: The Birthplace of Spring Baseball
Kenji Miyazawa
Lamar Bathhouse
Lefty Grove
Mel Ott
National Baptist Hotel
Ohio and Southern Clubs
Ozark Bathhouse
Peak Trail
Quapaw Bathhouse
Ral Springs
Site of the Founding Convention Assemblies of God April 2-12, 1914
Site of the State Capitol of Arkansas
Skirmish at Farr's Mill
Smoky Joe Wood
Stan Musial
The Bandstand
Tufa Terrace Trail
Whittington Park
In the early 19th century, European settlers began to arrive in the area. One of the most significant events in Garland County's history was the establishment of Hot Springs as a health and leisure destination. The discovery of thermal springs with healing properties attracted visitors from all over the country, leading to the development of the city and the construction of bathhouses, hotels, and other amenities.
During the Civil War, Garland County experienced its fair share of conflict. Although predominantly pro-Union, many residents were divided in their loyalties. The Battle of Hot Springs, which took place in 1862, saw Union forces successfully repel a Confederate attack and maintain control of the area.
In the years following the war, Garland County continued to grow and evolve. The city of Hot Springs became known for its entertainment and gambling industry, attracting famous figures such as Al Capone and Babe Ruth. Today, the county remains a popular tourist destination, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its historical sites, enjoy natural beauty, and indulge in the healing waters of Hot Springs National Park.
Brief timeline of the history of Garland County, Arkansas:
- 1800 - Native American tribes, such as the Quapaw, inhabit the land that will become Garland County.
- 1807 - The United States acquires the land from the Louisiana Purchase.
- 1832 - The Quapaw Tribe signs a treaty with the US government, ceding their land to the government to make way for European American settlement.
- 1832 - Garland County is established and named after Augustus H. Garland, who served as the attorney general under President Grover Cleveland.
- 1836 - The first permanent settlers arrive in Garland County, primarily from the southern states.
- 1836 - The county's first post office is established in Hot Springs, the county seat.
- 1875 - The Hot Springs National Park is established, becoming the first national reserve in the US.
- 1892 - The first electric streetcar system is installed in Hot Springs, connecting the city's different areas.
- 1913 - The Fordyce Bathhouse opens, becoming one of the most luxurious bathhouses in Hot Springs.
- 1920s - Hot Springs becomes a popular destination for organized crime figures, who open illegal gambling establishments and casinos.
- 1940s - 1950s - The decline of illegal gambling leads to the growth of the tourism industry in Hot Springs, focusing on family-friendly attractions and natural thermal springs.
- 1983 - The Central Avenue Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, showcasing the city's historic architecture.
- 2010 - The population of Garland County reaches over 96,000 people, marking significant growth over the years.
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Garland County, Arkansas.