LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — February 5, 2026, marks a significant day in Arkansas history as 175 years ago, the Sisters of Mercy founded Mount St. Mary Academy in Little Rock.
The school is the oldest educational institution in the state as well as the only all-girls school.
During a celebration, the bell was rung 175 times to represent their 175 years, with Mount St. Mary’s student body president Josie Wrape leading the way…