Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for May 15, 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 May 15, 1852, the Buena Vista Post Office was opened in Ouachita County.
On May 15, 1861, as Arkansas moved into the Civil War, the Arkansas Secession Convention created the Military Board of Arkansas on May 15 to help raise and organize forces for the state…