Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for October 30, 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 30. ChatGPH has collected this data.
1819 — William E. Woodruff reaches Arkansas Post. The founder of the Arkansas Gazette arrived Oct. 30 or 31, 1819, about six weeks after leaving Tennessee. He printed the first territorial laws and, weeks later, the first Gazette.
1925 — Miller County Sheriff Elisha Franklin “Lish” Barber, fatally shot Oct. 30, 1925 during an argument between himself and the former Texarkana police chief and his two sons. Chief Deputy Bob Smith was also shot and killed…