Date Original
1891-1908
Description
This collection contains information about the first log home built in Little Rock, Arkansas, and the broad-axe that was used to build it. Letters to J. Kellogg from H.B. Chandler contain information about the cost and sale of this broad-axe, newspaper articles, one photograph of the axe, and an advertisement letter for the sale of the Daily Arkansas Press.
Biographical/Historical Note
The first log home in Little Rock, Arkansas, was built in approximately 1819 and was considered to be an aristocratic dwelling. The house stood at present-day Scott and Markham Streets. The home was built with logs hewn by a broad-axe made by Benjamin Kellogg, a native of Oxford, Vermont, born in 1796. Kellogg moved to Arkansas in 1819 and began his business as a blacksmith. The broad-axe was sold to Judge Hugh B. Chandler of White County after Kellogg's death. The axe was then sold to George R. Brown.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Little Rock, Pulaski County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.002.012
Resource Type
Text
Collection
George R. Brown collection, SMC.002.012
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
George R. Brown collection, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
