Cemeteries in Elaine, Arkansas

Private Cemeteries in Elaine, Arkansas often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Elaine, Arkansas are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Elaine, Arkansas are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

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Our database contains records of burials from 2 cemeteries.

The city is best known as the location of the Elaine massacre of September 30–October 1, 1919, in which an estimated 237 black people were killed in the rural county by rampaging white mobs. Five whites died in the events. This was one of the worst incidents of racial and labor violence in American history.

Elaine Demographics Black or African American: 60.69% White: 35.89% Two or more races: 3.43% Native American: 0%

The Elaine massacre occurred on September 30–October 2, 1919 at Hoop Spur in the vicinity of Elaine in rural Phillips County, Arkansas. As many as several hundred African Americans and five white men were killed.

The first successful European settlement, "Poste de Arkansea", was established by Henri de Tonti in 1686 on the Arkansas River. The post disbanded for unknown reasons in 1699 but was reestablished in 1721 in the same location.

People of French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Anglo-American, and African descent joined the Indian peoples of Arkansas and a myriad of tribes from across the continent. On June 18, 1541, Hernando de Soto's Spanish expeditionary force crossed the Mississippi River and became the first Europeans to enter Arkansas.

Arkansas is known for its lakes, rivers, and hot springs, extreme weather and frequent storms, rice and poultry production, its rich folk music tradition, and the only active diamond mine in the United States.

The Elaine Massacre was by far the deadliest racial confrontation in Arkansas history and possibly the bloodiest racial conflict in the history of the United States.

In addition to its nature, Arkansas is also known for its deep history. The state was once home to Native American tribes, as well as French and Spanish settlers. This diverse population has resulted in a unique culture that is evident in the food, music, and art of Arkansas.

The Little River County Race War began in March 1899 in southwestern Arkansas and quickly spilled over into neighboring northeastern Texas after an African American man named General Duckett murdered a white planter, James Stockton, at his home on March 18, 1899.