Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for March 19, 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 19, 1863 — Skirmish at Frog Bayou (near Fayetteville, Washington County). A Union scouting force operating out of Fayetteville fought a small engagement as Federal troops tried to keep nearby Confederate forces disrupted in northwest Arkansas.
March 19, 1875 — Isaac C. Parker begins service as U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas. He became known as “The Hanging Judge.”…