Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for July 9, 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 July 9, 1816, Major William Lovely purchased land meant as a buffer between the Cherokee and Osage, part of which is now in northwest Arkansas. A July 9 Arkansas newspaper item also described 720 emigrating Cherokees delayed near Van Buren en route west.
On July 9, 1864, Union troops won the Skirmish at Farr’s Mill in Garland County, killing four Confederates and wounding six…