Ozark History

The history of the Ozarks comes alive in stories gathered from people who’ve witnessed the Ozarks grow and change over the years. In books and on Web sites, these collected stories illustrate the rich culture of our area. Letters, recipes, folklore, photos and even music capture the spirit of the Ozarks.

• South Shore Memory Project
• History of Native Americans in Arkansas Part 1:
  Arkansas Natives Thrived, Declined Before Louisiana Purchase
• History of Native Americans in Arkansas Part 2:
  Louisiana Purchase Sealed Dismal Fate for Tribes in Arkansas
• National Archives and Records Administration
• Passport Is Your Gateway to Arkansas's Past
• A Pictorial History of Bull Shoals Dam & The Town of Bull Shoals, Arkansas
• History of Northern Arkansas Telephone Company
• Bittersweet
• Running River