Local Books
Beyond Bartholomew The Portland Area History
The book is centered on the area of eastern Ashley County. The towns of Montrose, Portland, Parkdale, and Wilmont now being representative of the area. It contains many old photographs as well as photographs of people who were interviewed. Family histories of early settlers contain about 1300 surnames which are indexed. Beyond Bartholomew can be of benefit to anyone interested in Arkansas history, the American South, and social history.
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