Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for July 6, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Historical Arkansas events and birthdays occurring on July 6. ChatGPT has collected this data.
Lynching of Sam Powell (July 6, 1910)
Near Huttig (Union County), eighteen-year-old Sam Powell was taken from jail and lynched by a mob on charges of robbery and arson…