Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for April 16, 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 April 16, 1835, the Presbytery of Arkansas of the Presbyterian Church was formed in Little Rock.
On April 16, 1837, the steamboat Compromise snagged and sank at Little Rock…