Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for July 18, 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 18, 1862, Matlock’s Battalion was dismounted, enlarged with conscript companies and converted into the Thirty-Second Arkansas Infantry. Federal operations also began an expedition into southeast Missouri and northeast Arkansas between July 18 and August 6, 1864, aimed at suppressing guerrillas.
On July 18, 1868, Arkansas created Sharp County from Lawrence County. Gov. Powell Clayton signed the act naming it for legislator Ephraim Sharp…