Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for September 17, 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 17. ChatGPH has collected this data.
1892 – Hampton racial violence begins (Calhoun County). Contemporary press accounts describe several armed encounters between white and Black residents September 17–19, with multiple deaths and injuries.
1902 – The El Dorado court-square feud is set in motion (Union Co.). William Puckett arrived in El Dorado September 17, 1902 to marry Jessie Stevenson; the resulting dispute helped trigger the Tucker-Parnell feud that shook Union County…