1905 and 1943-44 structure erected
with modifications from burned-out shell of 1905 building.
Listed on National Register of Historic Places on May 19, 1994.
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Marion County
First County Seat
Marion County, created in 1836, was first named Searcy
County. In 1836 its named changed to Marion by the first
State Legislature. That same year Yellville was laid out as
a town and made the permanent seat of county government. The
county was named for General Francis Marion.
Rotary International Clock
Double Turbine Water Wheel
Used to power the Hollinsworth Grist Mill on Little Rock
North Fork River in North Fork Township of Marion County.
The Mill was built by Robert and Lemuel Hollinsworth in 1885
and operated until 1933.
This leppel or double turbine water wheel and the coupling
knuckle weighed more than 7,000 lbs. Donated to Marion
County, Arkansas by Ed Morrison in 1978.
Yellville Masonic Lodge No. 117
Est. 1858
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for Brethren to dwell
together in unity! Psalm 1931
"Masonry Makes Good Men Better"
October 16, 2006
The Elm Tree died this year, so we decided to have something
carved from it instead of just cutting it down. The decision was
for a Shawnee Indian or a turkey and bear. Because the tree had
too much decayed wood, there was not enough wood to carve the
Indian, thus the bear or turkey.
This carving, was done with donations, at no cost to the
taxpayers of Marion County. If you would like to donate, please
contact Brad Hochwitt.
"Goods from the Woods," Brad Hochwitt, 7294 Highway 14 North,
Yellville, Ar. 72687 did the carvings and he is available to do
carving for you. Contact him at the above address or call
870-321-2157.
