The stories of Izard County, AR
7 narrated audio stories from across Izard County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Calico Rock Historic District
Where River Trade Became Main Street
How Calico Rock’s downtown still holds the shape of a trading town.
Calico Rock Historic District
Where the Bluffs Made the Town
How river, rock, and trade shaped Calico Rock’s historic heart.
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When a Frontier Line Became Izard County
A county drawn early, broad, and full of frontier ambition.
Melbourne Commercial Historic District
Around the Square in Melbourne
How courthouse-square businesses fed daily life in Izard County.
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How Cold Water Remade the White River
A river changed by dams became a trout destination at Calico Rock.
Melbourne High School
When the Bearkatz Became Arkansas News
A small-town football season that carried Melbourne across Arkansas.
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How George Izard Reached an Arkansas Map
A soldier, a governor, and the making of Izard County.
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