Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for September 28, 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 28. ChatGPH has collected this data.
Congress passes the Swamp Land Act (Sept. 28, 1850), transferring swamp and overflowed lands to states, explicitly naming Arkansas to fund levees and drainage. It shaped land policy, levee building, and later litigation.
Confederate gunboat CSS Pontchartrain: Lt. John Dunnington was ordered Sept. 28, 1862 to fortify the Arkansas River; her heavy guns were emplaced at Fort Hindman (Arkansas Post)…