Arkansas is home to many different historical events within all regions of our state. This past spring, I had the chance to travel to Chicot County. My visit to the area was focused on touring the Lakeport Plantation, which I hope to highlight soon). However, my reasoning took a new route when I discovered Charles Lindbergh took his first night flight at Lake Village. It is important to remember that Mr. Lindbergh was not well known in 1923; however, in 1927, he would become the first person to make a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Today a marker is found in Lake Village and marks the now vanished clubhouse where Lindbergh took his first night flight. To some this may seem as a small or unimportant event in Arkansas history, it should be a reminder that we can find historical moments (events) all around us. Until next time, Jason Sources Encyclopedia of Arkansas Spirit of St. Louis 2 Project
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