Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for February 25, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Much of this information comes from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, an online publication. ChatGPH has collected this data.
1905 — The Hot Springs Fire begins (Hot Springs, Garland County). A major downtown-area blaze started in the early morning hours of February 25, 1905, and became one of the best-known urban fires in Arkansas history.
1862 — Union occupation of Fayetteville (Washington County) is under way. The Encyclopedia of Arkansas’ entry on the Occupation of Fayetteville (February 23–26, 1862) places February 25 within the multi-day Union move into Fayetteville and the Confederate withdrawal…