Like so many other small towns in this part of Arkansas, many of its inhabitants moved away in order to find work to support their families. Judea once was a thriving town that had as many as five stores, a barbershop, blacksmith shop, hotel, doctor’s office, post office, canning factory, sawmill, gristmill, school and a newspaper. Judea sits snuggled up against the foot of Kent Mountain at the junction of Arkansas State Highway 123 and State Highway 74, in Newton County, Arkansas. From, a little information about the town: At 834 feet above sea level, Mt. Look for a new cafe, Smack Dab’s, at this location to open summer 2021 on Fridays and Saturdays and including Sundays in the fall. The same students graduated in 2020, so this little class project has been around for awhile. Student’s Choice, located at 14842 AR-123, Mount Judea, was another early quilt block painted by Mount Judea 7th grade students and re-painted years later to update it. The barn west of the house was built about 1915. The privy (outhouse) at the Mays House was likely constructed by the WPA during the 1930’s. The Mays house was built about 1915, and the associated outbuildings are the only remaining buildings of the Mt. The Mays family also operated a grist mill, sawmill, and cotton gin. ![]() The Mays family operated the local store and post office. Hersey was developed in the 1870’s and by the turn of the century, was a thriving community with a school, post office, and five or six homes. ![]() Frank Mays built a small home in a small hamlet of Mt. Hersey gathered by Peggy Young: In the 1820’s Nancy and Mitchell Hill initiated the settlement of Mt. Today, there’s a resurgence of raising chickens both on farms and in urban places. It’s a fitting tribute to the many early settlers who depended on the Hen House for their eggs and chicken. #14-4, Hen House, completes the trio of quilt blocks at 6656 NC 4210, Western Grove. This block was painted by two young Latter-day Saint missionaries, Shanaya Deuschle and Ali Nelson, who were serving in Boone and Newton counties in 2020, presented as a gift to the Western Grove community. Come take a look at the bright quilt block on the side of our building, then come inside to say hello and get your supplies. Grice’s is open seven days a week, rain, snow, or shine and is welcoming to travelers and locals alike. Hot breakfast is available each day until 11am. Owned and managed by Greg Grice, it features full deli, delicious meals, groceries, fuel pumps, and even apparel featuring Buffalo River tees, other local attractions, and Ozark Mountain School Bears regalia. Grice’s Store is a longtime family business in the area. Western Grove is one of three K-12 schools in the Ozark Mountain School District. The royal blue and white is a nod to the traditional school colors of Western Grove School. #14-1, Grice’s Star is at 27651 US Highway 65, Western Grove AR. Brochure with addresses for Arkansas Quilt Trails.Everett Burr on Enter Trail #2, The Searcy County Quilt Trail-sponsored by Greater Searcy County Chamber.Top 8 Things to Know about Van Buren, Only In Arkansas on Enter Trail #16, The Crawford County Quilt Trail…sponsored by Cozy Quilts & Things.Scrap Wood Barn Quilt – Bozick Family Farm on Enter Trail #9, the Izard County Quilt Trail-sponsored by Calico Rock Community Foundation. ![]()
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