Union and Confederate tensions resulted in a split in Carroll County, with Union-leaning Boone County being formed from the eastern portion of Carroll County in 1869. POLITICO's coverage of 2020 races for President, Senate, House, Governors and Key Ballot Measures. if (!document.MAX_used) document.MAX_used = ','; The end of the war failed to alleviate political differences. Give a donation in someones name to mark a special occasion, honor a friend or colleague or remember a beloved family member. William Arterberry, an accused arsonist, was shot to death by a mob at Harrison on October 22, 1880. To be sure, the latestvideo with a Harrison connection is hardly the only broad-based attention that the community, roughly 85 miles south of Springfield,has received via social media or due to mainstream coverage by journalists. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Bernard Smith presided over the Board through 1828. "We want to do all we can to show that that's not who we are but also to address anything that occurs immediately when we can," Cheri said. A few months after the War of 1812 broke out with Great Britain, Harrison was made a brigadier general and placed in command of all federal forces in the Northwest Territory. (According to public records databases, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan national director Thomas Robb uses at least three Harrison post office boxes, and the KKK website published makes reference to "The Knights Party whose national headquarters is in Harrison, AR."). However, Harrisons struggle with its image made national news after the October 15, 2013, erection of a billboard reading, Anti-Racist Is a Code Word for Anti-White. It remains unknown who paid for the billboard. Educated women are far less likely to vote for conservatives, and in Harrison women make up 49.72% of the population. var m3_u = (location.protocol=='https:'? A variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you. Resisting the expansionism fostered by the treaties negotiated by Harrison, the Shawnee intertribal leader Tecumseh and his brother Tenskwatawa, who was known as the Prophet, organized an Indian uprising. In 1880, a wagon train left Harrison to find a larger market for the areas cotton, wheat, and produce, and to obtain a commitment from the state to build a road to connect Harrison and Russellville (Pope County). ", Biden responded by calling Trump "one of the most racist presidents in modern history. Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber. if (document.mmm_fo) document.write ("&mmm_fo=1"); Harrison, which has a population of 13,000,has a long association with white supremacy, rooted in racial violence and riots that drove out Black residents in the early 1900s. If runoffs are needed, they. Jerry Jackson has announced his intention to run for mayor of Harrison in the November general election. Twelve feet of water flooded the south side of the square, and four people were killed. Encyclopedia of Arkansas } var m3_r = Math.floor(Math.random()*99999999999); Although a proposal to build a railroad between Harrison and Russellville was made as a result of the trip, lack of funding prevented the proposed construction. ALT. Since the video went 'viral,'over three million people have seen. By Allan James Vestal, Andrew Briz, Annette Choi, Beatrice Jin, Andrew McGill and Lily Mihalik. But Mayor Jackson did not regard the video as a fair portrayal of Harrison. The two-minute video shows a string of Harrison residents making violent threats and abusing Bliss with racial slurs, while disparaging the Black Lives Matter sign and movement. The proposal for a hospital was defeated in a city-wide vote. But not all movements are created equal. Resigned after being elected governor in 1978. ", Harrison Mayor Jerry Jackson denounced the video, social media platform to highlight the lives and experiences of Black residents, efforts to introduce such a law are underway, a petition asking the company that owns the billboard, Pro-Signs Inc., to take it down, the customer's First Amendment right to have thesign up, sowing division and trying to politically benefit from stoking racial tensions, he and his party take the Black vote for granted, pollthat shows the majority of Black Americans. ", "He pours fuel on every single racist fire, every single one," he said. We have recently launched a new and improved website. Jump to a detailed profile, search site with google or try advanced search. While Cheri said he's also never experienced overt racism in the town, he pointed out that minorities face prejudiceacross the southern and midwestern U.S. "You can walk into stores or businesses and sometimes you get stared at you're the oddity people don't see many of you," he said. Previously: Man makes viral Black Lives Matter video about Harrison, Arkansas, Themayor assertedBliss is a "professional agitator" who "is only interested in making money, and doesn't actually care about the issue." To continue reading, you will need to either log into your subscriber account, or purchase a new subscription. Beautiful People. The town launched its task force on race relations in 2003, acknowledging on its website that Harrison"struggles with a widespread and long-lasting perception that we aredominatedby bigotry and racism.". Total Eclipse: The Destruction of the African American Community of Harrison, Arkansas, in 1905 and 1909. Arkansas Historical Quarterly 58 (Summer 1999): 133159. Tecumseh was killed in the battle, and the British-Indian alliance was permanently destroyed. On November 6, 1973, a county-wide vote approved a tax for the creation of a college. "I've received legal threats from people who want to see the BLM Harrison video removed," read a posting on Bliss's Twitter account, "and am deeply appreciative of anyone who can donate to help protect it and retain a lawyer.". Live 2020 Arkansas election results and maps by country and district. if (!document.MAX_used) document.MAX_used = ','; "This town said: 'Wait, this is not us,' and chose to come together as a group and say: 'Look, we need to deal with this.". The death of outlaw Henry Starr took place in Harrison in 1921 and created national interest. document.write ('&cb=' + m3_r); If you are a digital subscriber with an active subscription, then you already have an account here. if( Math.max(document.documentElement.clientWidth, window.innerWidth || 0) < 728 ){ Arkansas is one of the few U.S. states to not have hate crimes legislation, though efforts to introduce such a law are underway. The video also shows several people making obscene hand gestures toward the camera and using profanity. If you are a current print subscriber, you can set up a free website account by clicking here. Civil War through Reconstruction } } His grandson Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd president of the United States (188993). "That's why when some other billboards were put up in this town, we quickly acted and we were able to eliminate all but one.". The Harrison County Republicans invite you to join us at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, for our monthly GOP breakfast at the Harrison County Government Center in Corydon. A strike by employees hit the line in 1921. Major funding provided by the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation. document.write ("-->, 111 W Rush Avenue; PO Box 430, Harrison, AR 72601 But Cheri was adamant that Harrison doesn't have a bigger racism problem than anywhere else in the country. Your opinion is powerful. Jerry Jackson. For Lair, the clip attributed to Bliss is "based entirely on his ability to provoke people," the Harrison resident said. By 1905, 175 miles of lines and 435 telephones had been installed. if (!document.MAX_used) document.MAX_used = ','; "He's pretty much the most honest person I've ever known a lot of people don't like him because he tells it like it is," he said. ), (Zip code: 72601) $2000 to BUSH-CHENEY '04 INC (BUSH, GEORGE W) on 10/03/2003, MR. JOHN A HAMMERSCHMIDT (RETIRED), (Zip code: 72602) $1000 to BUSH-CHENEY '04 INC (BUSH, GEORGE W) on 11/07/2003, DAN HAWKINS (NOT EMPLOYED/RETIRED), (Zip code: 72601) $250 to DEAN FOR AMERICA (DEAN, HOWARD) on 06/19/2003, DAN HAWKINS (NOT EMPLOYED/RETIRED), (Zip code: 72601) $200 to DEAN FOR AMERICA (DEAN, HOWARD) on 06/28/2003, JOE HAGLER (SIMS PHARMACY/PHARMACIST), (Zip code: 72601) $250 to JAN JUDY FOR CONGRESS (JUDY, JANICE (JAN) A) on 12/15/2003, STEVE MR. 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RALPH HAMMONS, (Zip code: 72602) $1250 to NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE on 06/30/2003, MRS. WORDNA H DEERE (BOOKS GALORE/OWNER), (Zip code: 72601) $300 to NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE on 06/09/2003, DAVID C MCDONALD (USPS/LETTER CARRIER), (Zip code: 72601) $400 to NATIONAL RURAL LETTER CARRIERS' ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE on 07/10/2003, MR. WILLIAMP. The fact that the Ku Klux Klan and leader, have settled in nearby Zinc, Arkansas, and that a few supporters have rented billboards to display their hateful message, has only added to Harrisons undeserved notoriety. 1:26. His conviction and hanging resulted in making Harrison a sundown town.. if (document.MAX_used != ',') document.write ("&exclude=" + document.MAX_used); As president of the Senate, acted as governor for unexpired term. Leesha Miller pictured here, is the manager at the Welcome Center. Harrison took part in the campaign that ended in the Battle of Fallen Timbers (August 20, 1794), near present-day Maumee, Ohio. By the end of the Depression, all the banks that had existed were gone. It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Live results and analysis from the Jan. 5 Senaterunoffs. This item is available in full to subscribers. My perception of myself appears to be very different from the community that I am speaking about. The 1900s brought rapid change to Harrison. A brother, Carter Bassett Harrison, served six years in the House of Representatives. if (document.referrer) document.write ("&referer=" + escape(document.referrer)); Bliss's video, Jackson said, has now drawn at least 3 million views, triple the number it had racked up late Wednesday. The name changed to the Harrison Times in 1876. Born at Berkeley Plantation in Virginia, Harrison was descended from two wealthy and well-connected Virginia families. In 1870, Crooked Creek Post Office was renamed Harrison. Fick was also appointed postmaster. "Have a little pride in your race, brother," shouted themale driver of a minivan. Republicans have a 78-22 majority in the Arkansas House of Representatives, and a 27-7 majority in the Arkansas Senate. Harrison, William Henry; Berkeley Plantation, Harrison, William Henry; Tippecanoe, Battle of. The Brandon Burlsworth Youth Center serves children and adults. Pre-European Exploration, Prehistory through 1540, European Exploration and Settlement, 1541 through 1802, Louisiana Purchase through Early Statehood, 1803 through 1860, Civil War through Reconstruction, 1861 through 1874, Post-Reconstruction through the Gilded Age, 1875 through 1900, Early Twentieth Century, 1901 through 1940, World War II through the Faubus Era, 1941 through 1967, Divergent Prosperity and the Arc of Reform, 19682022, Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission. He saidhe believes Trump's presidency has led to "neo-Nazis, white supremacists and others in this country feeling empowered. The line for "Your estimated revenue" indicated $0.00, according to the image Bliss provided to the News-Leader. 72201. 'https://harrisonbanners.creativecirclemedia.com/www/delivery/ajs.php':'https://harrisonbanners.creativecirclemedia.com/www/delivery/ajs.php'); He is the mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas, serving since January 2019. It's sure to be a very informative morning! Ida Callery, a suffragist, was raised in Harrison. "While we cannot excuse the reprehensible behavior and words of individuals recorded in the video, we know for certain that they do not reflect the views of the majority of the good people of our communities. The Postcard History Series: Carroll and Boone County, Arkansas. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Key events in the life of William Henry Harrison. 100 Rock Street document.write ("&loc=" + escape(window.location)); The mayor of Harrison, Arkansas is speaking up again about a viral video published this week, in which a young white man visiting from Los Angeles held up a Black Lives Matter protest sign at. For a few months after the division in 1804 of the Louisiana Purchase into the Orleans Territory and the Louisiana Territory, Harrison also acted as governor of the Louisiana Territory (all of the Louisiana Purchase north of the 33rd parallel), the largest jurisdiction ever exercised by a territorial official in the United States to that date. Bliss did not respond to email and social media messages sent by the News-Leader on Wednesday. That's not true.". if (document.referrer) document.write ("&referer=" + escape(document.referrer)); After posting the video online Monday morning, Bliss soon set up a GoFundMe crowd-funding pitch, according to the verified Twitter account bearing his name. Before white settlers arrived to settle the area that would become Harrison, the Osage called the area home. Older Americans tend to vote more conservatively. if (document.context) document.write ("&context=" + escape(document.context)); Lioneld Jordan Lioneld Jordan has been in city government for more than 20 years. It's not clear when the video was taken, but by Wednesday afternoon, the three-day-old clip titled "Holding a Black Lives Matter Sign in America's Most Racist Town" racked up more than 1 million views on platforms like YouTube (with at least 637,000 views) and Twitter (with at least 390,000). if( !rvb.getCk() ){ We talk to residents who say that isn't true, and get their take on how issues around racism are playing out in the U.S. presidential election. As recently as June 19, for example, the Boston Globe published a lengthy opinion essay, with accompanying video, in which a writer visiting Harrison 10 days after the death of George Floyddescribed how he "saw a Black Lives Matter rally in one of the countrys most notorious havens for white supremacists.".
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