Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for March 11, 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.
March 11, 1864 — U.S. Colored Troops redesignations (including Arkansas-raised units). Federal authorities reassigned unit numbers for USCT regiments; Arkansas-raised Black units were among those affected (e.g., the 2nd Arkansas Colored Infantry becoming the 54th U.S. Colored Infantry).
March 11, 1965 — Confrontation at the Arkansas State Capitol’s “Capitol Club.” A group including Philander Smith College students and SNCC volunteers attempted to be served; they were refused, and the entry describes an ensuing assault involving state troopers…