Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for September 13, 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 September 13. ChatGPH has collected this data.
1836 — Arkansas state government formally begins. After Congress admitted Arkansas on June 15, 1836, the new state’s government actually commenced operations on September 13.
1948 — Magnolia Colored School – Columbia High School — re-opens on new campus. Following a devastating 1947 fire, the district opened a rebuilt, multi-building campus on September 13, 1948…