Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for April 26, 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 26, 1864, Union Gen. Frederick Steele abandoned Camden, beginning the retreat that led to Jenkins’ Ferry.
On April 26, 1897, Governor Daniel W. Jones called a special legislative session to meet after concluding the regular session had produced too little, especially on the issue of railroad policy and state economic control…