Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for March 31, 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.
On March 31, 1820, Steamboat Comet became the first steamboat to ascend the Arkansas River and reach Arkansas Post.
On March 31, 1857, the steamboat Forest Rose suffered a boiler explosion near Napoleon in Desha County, causing multiple deaths…