Date Original
1859-1860
Description
This collection contains three certificates for payments due to Mrs. H.A. Rabb for having levees built in the Helena Swamp Land District, Phillips County.
Biographical/Historical Note
Phillips County was established in 1820 and named for early settler Sylvanus Phillips. The county bordered the Mississippi River and was vulnerable to flooding. Levees were constructed along the river to prevent damage from overflows.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Phillips County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.015.002
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Rabb swamp land certificates, SMC.015.002
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Rabb swamp land certificates, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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Disciplines
United States History