Everything Searcy is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Searcy.
11 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Searcy sits where it does because of the Little Red River. The waterway provided early settlers with transportation and fertile farmland. But the real key to Searcy's development wasn't just the river itself, but the…
This monument sparks debate about history and remembrance in the heart of Searcy. The Searcy Confederate Monument, depicting a Confederate soldier at rest, was erected on the White County Courthouse grounds. It was…
Step back in time to the roaring twenties and experience the magic of the silver screen at the Rialto Theater! This Searcy gem, located at the corner of Race and Spring Streets, is a beautifully restored movie theater…
Believe it or not, this house arrived as a kit from Sears, Roebuck, offering a glimpse into early 20th-century mail-order homes. The Smith House on West Arch Avenue is a rare example in Searcy of a prefabricated house…
Check out that bridge! This historic swing bridge once allowed river traffic to pass, a testament to early transportation engineering. In 1924, this Warren truss swing bridge was built to carry traffic across the Little…
This humble monument speaks volumes about a nation trying to heal after a brutal war. It marks the final resting place of Union soldiers and a testament to reconciliation.Dedicated in 1894, the Grand Army of the…
This unassuming patch of Arkansas soil was once ground zero for a potential nuclear apocalypse. For over two decades, a Titan II missile, armed with a warhead many times more powerful than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima,…
This unassuming building offers a peek into the lives of travelers and townspeople over a century ago. Around 1915, Luke Bone built this two-story structure to house both a grocery store and a boarding house.…
Step inside this tiny jail and imagine the stories of outlaws and lawmen in the early days of McRae. Built around 1934 with funding from the Works Progress Administration, this little concrete jail once held those who…
Imagine life behind bars in this small, historic jail, a stark reminder of justice in a bygone era. This unassuming building in Beebe, Arkansas, has witnessed its share of law and order. Built in 1934 as a Works…
Pull over for a minute and imagine the air thick with cotton dust and the sounds of machinery! This spot was once the heart of cotton production in White County. Built around 1930, the Stipe Cotton Gin processed and…