Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for October 12, 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 October 12. ChatGPH has collected this data.
Yellville/Mountain Home expedition — Union force pushed into north Arkansas beginning October 12, 1862; related action near Mountain Home on Oct. 17; illustrates border-war raids that week.
Execution at Magnolia (Columbia County) — John Harper hanged Oct. 12, 1904 inside County Jail after killing his wife with a fireplace poker on February 26 or 27, then setting fire to her body…