Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for May 22, 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 May 22, 1541, Hernando de Soto’s expedition was visited by Aquixo, a leader of a major Native community on the far side of the Mississippi.
On May 22, 1852, the steamboat Cotton Plant burned and sank at Napoleon…