The Osage and the Quapaw nations traveled the region now known as Northwest Arkansas for generations, including the land upon which Fayetteville was eventually founded. During a brief period, early Cherokee migrants lived in the region as well.
Fayetteville, founded in 1828, will celebrate its first 200 years during the course of 2028. Join in by learning more about the city’s past and thinking about ways to improve upon the city we have today.
Originally known as North School, this brick school was Fayetteville’s first public school for White children. It was soon renamed Washington School. … More Washington Elementary
Anita Marie Ford, age 81, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026. She was born on August 21, 1944, in Fayetteville to Wade and Ida (Snodgrass) Gabbard. She graduated from Fayetteville High School before working at Standard Register. After a short time, Anita worked at SWEPCO as an Office Manager and in Customer … More Anita Ford
Linda Annette Osburn, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, in Fayetteville. She was born January 15, 1953, in Fayetteville to Jay Lawson Osburn Sr. and Dorothy Mae Smith. She was a graduate of Fayetteville High School. Linda attended Center Street Church of Christ and retired from Black Hills Energy. Linda is survived … More Linda Osburn
Frou Gallagher, a long-time Fayetteville chronicler and videographer, created a documentary film about George's Majestic Lounge, the longest-operating pub in Fayetteville.