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About the Book

A history of the settlement and development of the townships of Brushy Lake and Hickory Ridge and of the emergence of the town of Hickory ridge, all located within the state of Arkansas. The time span covered begins with the discovery of America and comes forth to about the year 2000. It includes such events as DeSoto's trek through the area, transfer of ownership via the Louisiana Purchase, regional exploration and surveying, territorial politics and gaining the status of statehood. Following the time of the Civil War, the narrative focuses more on the development of Cross County, the two townships of Brushy Lake and Hickory Ridge and, finally, on the town of hickory Ridge. A history of some of the region's schools, churches, and cemeteries is included as well as several maps, some as early as 1819, a full record of Cross County post offices, Peace Court Records from the early part of the 20th century, and many random photographs.

About the Author

Jim Jeffers graduated from Hickory Ridge High School in 1953 then married Glenda, his high school sweetheart. After 4 years in the U. S. Navy's SeaBees, he worked many years in management in the grain industry before switching to the heavy construction fi eld where he spent 28 years in planning, scheduling and executing projects. He retired in 2000 and he and his wife live at Maryville, Tennessee.