Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for June 21, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Much of this information comes from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, an online publication. ChatGPH has collected this data.
On June 21, 1853, J.J. Thomas and John L. McCarty deeded the land for the new Columbia County seat, leading to the founding of Magnolia.
In 1861, Arkansas State Troops resisted being sworn into Confederate service after Inspector General Dandridge McRae arrived on June 21…