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Home Site of John H. Marks
April 25, 1864
"The Battle of Marks' Mill was fought one mile from our house. I saw
them shoot down the driver of the first wagon in front of our house.
Our home was a temporary hospital, and I can see now, the wounded
and the dying, lying on our porches and in the house. General
Sherman was right about war...it is hell." - Martha H. Marks Hudson,
daughter of John H. and Mary Barnett Marks.
John Harvie Jr. married
(A) Mary M. Barnett
Children: Rebecca, Frank M., William D., Amelia M., Martha H.
(B) N.C. Bouldin
Children: Marie S., John Harvie, Eleanor T., Elizabeth, James, James
L., Edward H.
This was one of the first homes erected in
Cleveland County. It was built by John H. Marks after he came to
Arkansas in 1834. The picture was painted from a newspaper
photograph by Mrs. T. Rhine of Thornton. The house was made of great
logs and put toether with pegs. It had several rooms downstairs and
upstairs. Many notables visited the pioneer home including Albert
Pike. 1984.
The growth in the yard is tobacco. Painted by V.S. Marks Colvin -
1985.
Built by Edgar & Sue Marks Colvin, June 1984.
Horse drawn disc donated by Howard Smith of New
Edinburg. Placed here by Edgar and Sue Marks Colvin, July 1995.
Nature Trail
The wise man masters nature not by force but by understanding. -
1985.
Grinding Wheel in memory of Uncle Richard (Rich)
Colvin, Blacksmith of Dubach, La. Thanks for the many things you
taught me. Edgar Colvin, May 1994.
Horse drawn two row seed planter
Given by Virgil Whitehead of Rison, Ar. Placed here by Edgar & Sue
Marks Colvin. June 1995.
Fertilizer Distributor - Horse drawn. Used through
1940's. Given by Edgar Colvin, May 1994.
These trail monuments and markings were built by
Edgar and Sue Marks Colvin to share with you our love of nature and
history. We appreciate the generosity of the Oliver Anthony Trust,
O.D. Cathey, for the use of this land. |
