Historical Society fall program at Corinth Church

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Contact)

PINEVILLE - The Corinth Church will host the fall program of the Izard County Historical and Genealogical Society at 2 p.m. today.

This historic rural church is northeast of Pineville. It was built in the late 1800s by a Methodist congregation.

Inside the sanctuary, wooden boards cover the walls, ceiling and floor. The unusual arched ceiling amplifies the sounds of singing.

The fenced cemetery has monuments and grave markers for some of the area’s pioneer settlers such as Langston, Staggs, Benbrook, Kankey and others.

Mary Jo Boyd and her cousins will talk about the history of Corinth Church, the ongoing restoration project and the preservation and upkeep of the cemetery during the program.

The public is invited to attend at no charge. Bring folding or lawn chairs. There are no bathrooms on the premises.

The Historical Society will hold a business meeting after the program.

To reach Corinth Church, take Arkansas 223 to Pineville.

At the Pineville Cafe, turn east on Corinth Road.

Continue east and then north for about five miles. The church is on the south side ofthe road.

The cemetery is behind the building.

Each year, the society sponsors three history programs.

Members receive four issues of The Izard County Historian magazine.

For more information about this program, the society or its publications, contact Juanita Stowers, (870) 499-3237 or email nita@centurytel.net.

Three Rivers, Pages 112 on 10/19/2008