Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for July 26, 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 26. ChatGPH has collected this data.
Scout to Searcy and West Point
A detachment of the U.S. Third Arkansas Cavalry embarked from Helena on July 26, 1864, for a multi-day reconnaissance into White County, aiming to locate Confederate Brig. Gen. Joseph O. Shelby’s raiders. Over the next two days, they probed around Searcy and West Point, gathering intelligence that helped secure Union supply lines along the White River…