Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for February 13, 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.
Feb. 13, 1863 (Clark & Sevier counties / Arkadelphia area): During the Skirmish at McGraw’s Mill episode, mounted civilians organized at Arkadelphia (Clark County) and moved out; on Feb. 13 they were reinforced by men from Sevier County.
Feb. 13, 1907 (Jefferson County): The Pine Bluff Fire of 1907 consumed about eight blocks of eastern Pine Bluff in a fast-moving blaze…