Nov 7, 2020 · The Arkansas & Oklahoma Railroad, owned by John Bayless and William Felker, was the train route west from Bentonville to Gravette from 1898 to 1900. (A historical marker located in Gravette in Benton County, Arkansas.)

Gravette was aided around 1898 by arrival of the Arkansas and Oklahoma Railroad (later acquired by the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway) which greatly stimulated the fruit-growing industry in the region by providing easy access to markets. [10] Gravette was formally incorporated on January 27, 1899. By 1910 the population of Gravette amounted to ...

Bayless' idea was the Arkansas & Oklahoma Railroad (the "A & O") that would run west from Bentonville to Gravett, Arkansas. (site of a connection with the Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railway) and then "to some point in the Territory of Oklahoma."

In 1899 a second train line, the Arkansas & Oklahoma railroad, came to Gravette. The line ran from Rogers to Bentonville, then through Gravette and on to Grove, Oklahoma. In 1900, the line was sold to the Frisco Railroad.

They secured control of the old railroad between Rogers and Bentonville, relaid the steel, bought new equipment, and completed the extension to Gravette in the fall of 1898. The following year the road was extended to Grove, Okla. Bayliss and Felker were the real stockholders of the company and their names are the only ones mentioned when the ...

Aug 20, 2024 · While it may not be worth a full-blown overnight destination, Gravette is a perfect day trip if you visit Bentonville or another Northwest Arkansas town. Start your day with a cup of coffee at Grumpy’s or a cookie from Granny’s.

Jan 24, 1992 · In exchange for the existing railroad, land for a right of way, and a sum of money, they would build a railroad west to connect with the Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf at Gravette. They formed the Arkansas & Oklahoma Railroad (A & O) in 1898.

Jan 31, 2025 · Gravette, located in Benton County, is a tight-knit community whose motto is “The Heart of Hometown America.” It was once referred to as the “Gate Community,” presumably in reference to its being a gateway to northwest Arkansas from Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri.

Jan 29, 2019 · Kansas City Southern Railway Caboose No. 383 — Gravette. Built in 1952 by the Louisiana and Arkansas Railroad, caboose No. 383 was in service until 1990. In 1991, the caboose was given to the city of Gravette who restored it and placed it on display at the intersection of Arkansas Highways 59 and 72.

May 21, 2023 · Caboose #383 was built in 1952 by the Louisiana and Arkansas Railroad, part of the Kansas City Southern Railroad and finally retired from service on August 2, 1990. It was presented to the City of Gravette and after two years of work, the caboose and surrounding Centennial Park were dedicated in 1993.