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May 19, 1978

Logoly State Park opened in southwest Arkansas. It is the state’s first environmental state park and is one of only a few of its kind in the nation. Operated cooperatively by the State Parks Department and Arkansas Natural Heritage, it serves as a laboratory for students and nature lovers interested in ecological and environmental topics and is a popular destination for field trips for area schools. The land was once peopled by Native Americans, and it was used as a Methodist Episcopal Church South meeting ground in the 1880s. Leased for a camp by the De Soto Council of Boy Scouts, it was given the name Logoly for the first two letters of the names—Longino, Goodes, Lyles—of the families who had acquired the property.

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Caroline Tracy Dye, better known as “Aunt Caroline,” was a highly respected seer in Jackson County whose name was recognized in Arkansas and throughout the mid-South in the early years of the twentieth century. Dye, who never claimed to be a fortuneteller, enjoyed a large clientele from all over the mid-South, with an especially strong following from Memphis, Tennessee. She died on September 16, 1918, and is buried in Gum Grove Cemetery in Newport (Jackson County).

 

Caroline Tracy Dye, better known as “Aunt Caroline,” was a highly respected seer in Jackson County whose name was recognized in Arkansas and throughout the mid-South in the early years of the twentieth century. Dye, who never claimed to be a fortuneteller, enjoyed a large clientele from all over the mid-South, with an especially strong following from Memphis, Tennessee. She died on September 16, 1918, and is buried in Gum Grove Cemetery in Newport (Jackson County).

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, and audio files, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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