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Cabot, Arkansas

The Cabot Lore Repository

Photographs of Cabot

Historic photographs of Cabot and its people, gathered from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Every photograph is shown with its caption and credit line exactly as the Encyclopedia publishes them, and each caption links back to the photograph's own Encyclopedia page. The photographs remain the property of their credited holders; they are gathered here for local-history reference by a non-commercial community project.

Downtown & Street Scenes

Bank of Cabot (Lonoke County); circa 1940s.
Bank of Cabot (Lonoke County); circa 1940s. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Ribbon cutting for grand of opening of Bank of the Ozarks in Cabot; 2004.
Ribbon cutting for grand of opening of Bank of the Ozarks in Cabot; 2004. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Missouri Pacific Railroad depot at Cabot (Lonoke County);1967.
Missouri Pacific Railroad depot at Cabot (Lonoke County);1967. From the Transportation photograph collection (BC.PHO.20), courtesy of the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, Central Arkansas Library System Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
View of downtown Cabot (Lonoke County); 2007.
View of downtown Cabot (Lonoke County); 2007. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Aerial view of Cabot (Lonoke County); circa 1950s.
Aerial view of Cabot (Lonoke County); circa 1950s. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Original water tower in Cabot (Lonoke County) being dismantled.
Original water tower in Cabot (Lonoke County) being dismantled. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Street scene in downtown Cabot (Lonoke County); circa early 1900s.
Street scene in downtown Cabot (Lonoke County); circa early 1900s. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Street scene in downtown Cabot (Lonoke County); circa 1940s.
Street scene in downtown Cabot (Lonoke County); circa 1940s. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Main Street in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1913.
Main Street in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1913. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Street scene at Cabot (Lonoke County); circa early 1900s.
Street scene at Cabot (Lonoke County); circa early 1900s. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Wagons loaded with cotton in Cabot (Lonoke County); circa 1900.
Wagons loaded with cotton in Cabot (Lonoke County); circa 1900. Courtesy of Robert Schelle Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.

The 1976 Tornado

Pass giving permission to enter the damage area caused by the 1976 tornado in Cabot (Lonoke County); issued March 31,1976.
Pass giving permission to enter the damage area caused by the 1976 tornado in Cabot (Lonoke County); issued March 31,1976. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Damage from a tornado in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1976.
Damage from a tornado in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1976. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Aerial view of tornado damage at Cabot (Lonoke County); 1976.
Aerial view of tornado damage at Cabot (Lonoke County); 1976. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Cabot (Lonoke County) mayor Willie Ray surveys tornado damage; 1976.
Cabot (Lonoke County) mayor Willie Ray surveys tornado damage; 1976. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Tornado during a storm in Cabot (Lonoke County); March 29, 1976.
Tornado during a storm in Cabot (Lonoke County); March 29, 1976. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.

Camp Nelson, Cemeteries & Memorials

Cabot (Lonoke County) students pose in front of the Arkansas Confederate Monument at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; 1983.
Cabot (Lonoke County) students pose in front of the Arkansas Confederate Monument at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; 1983. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Program for the rededication of Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1982.
Program for the rededication of Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1982. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Entrance to Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery in northern Lonoke County, near Cabot; 2002.
Entrance to Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery in northern Lonoke County, near Cabot; 2002. Photo by Jim McDaniel Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Monument dedicated to Arkansas and Texas Confederate soldiers amid tombstones at Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery in northern Lonoke County, near Cabot; 2002.
Monument dedicated to Arkansas and Texas Confederate soldiers amid tombstones at Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery in northern Lonoke County, near Cabot; 2002. Photo by Jim McDaniel Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Cone Magie ( at lectern ) delivers a speech at the dedication of Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery near Cabot (Lonoke County); 1981.
Cone Magie ( at lectern ) delivers a speech at the dedication of Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery near Cabot (Lonoke County); 1981. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Grave of Henry Clay Patton in Mount Pleasant Cemetery near Cabot (Lonoke County). The three men accused of his murder were lynched in the McGehee (Desha County) in 1894.
Grave of Henry Clay Patton in Mount Pleasant Cemetery near Cabot (Lonoke County). The three men accused of his murder were lynched in the McGehee (Desha County) in 1894. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Headstone of the three Eagle family members who were killed in 1873, located in Whitley Cemetery near Cabot (Lonoke County).
Headstone of the three Eagle family members who were killed in 1873, located in Whitley Cemetery near Cabot (Lonoke County). Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Letter written by former governor Orval Faubus complimenting the dedication ceremony at Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery near Cabot (Lonoke County); 1982.
Letter written by former governor Orval Faubus complimenting the dedication ceremony at Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery near Cabot (Lonoke County); 1982. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History’s outreach coordinator Susan Young discussing information discovered at Cabot’s Mount Carmel Cemetery with children; 2003.
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History’s outreach coordinator Susan Young discussing information discovered at Cabot’s Mount Carmel Cemetery with children; 2003. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
World War II veterans memorial in Cabot (Lonoke County); 2026.
World War II veterans memorial in Cabot (Lonoke County); 2026. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.

Cabotfest & Celebrations

Hot-air balloon in downtown Cabot (Lonoke County) at Cabotfest; 1980.
Hot-air balloon in downtown Cabot (Lonoke County) at Cabotfest; 1980. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
1987 Cabotfest Pizza Hut 5k run entrance form.
1987 Cabotfest Pizza Hut 5k run entrance form. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
1983 Cabotfest raffle ticket for a new Ford Thunderbird.
1983 Cabotfest raffle ticket for a new Ford Thunderbird. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Lou Cook promoting the 1981 Cabotfest at Cabot (Lonoke County).
Lou Cook promoting the 1981 Cabotfest at Cabot (Lonoke County). Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Button celebrating the Arkansas Sesquicentennial in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1986.
Button celebrating the Arkansas Sesquicentennial in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1986. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Cabot (Lonoke County) students celebrate Arkansas Sesquicentennial; 1986.
Cabot (Lonoke County) students celebrate Arkansas Sesquicentennial; 1986. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.

Sports

Players of Arkansas pro hockey team the Riverblades visit Cabot (Lonoke County) students; 2001.
Players of Arkansas pro hockey team the Riverblades visit Cabot (Lonoke County) students; 2001. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Former Harlem Globetrotter Geese Ausbie demonstrating basketball handling skills to students in Cabot (Lonoke County).
Former Harlem Globetrotter Geese Ausbie demonstrating basketball handling skills to students in Cabot (Lonoke County). Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Cabot (Lonoke County) Schools’ Special Olympics basketball team; 2001.
Cabot (Lonoke County) Schools’ Special Olympics basketball team; 2001. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Cabot (Lonoke County) Special Olympics team; circa 1990s.
Cabot (Lonoke County) Special Olympics team; circa 1990s. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Cabot state championship football team receives recognition from Pepsi’s Arkansas Challenge for Better Education. ( Left to right ) high school principal Jack Carrington, Coach Mike Malham, Governor Bill Clinton, Cabot football team captain Brad Childress, team member Scott Duch, and Pepsi president Ron Shepherd; 1984.
Cabot state championship football team receives recognition from Pepsi’s Arkansas Challenge for Better Education. ( Left to right ) high school principal Jack Carrington, Coach Mike Malham, Governor Bill Clinton, Cabot football team captain Brad Childress, team member Scott Duch, and Pepsi president Ron Shepherd; 1984. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Basketball player Gary Garrity ( left ) of Cabot High School receives the University of Central Arkansas College Potential Camp “Most Improved Award” from Chicago Bulls NBA player Scottie Pippen; 1988.
Basketball player Gary Garrity ( left ) of Cabot High School receives the University of Central Arkansas College Potential Camp “Most Improved Award” from Chicago Bulls NBA player Scottie Pippen; 1988. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Razorback football coach Houston Nutt speaks at Cabot (Lonoke County) sports banquet; 1998.
Razorback football coach Houston Nutt speaks at Cabot (Lonoke County) sports banquet; 1998. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Lou Holtz ( left ) accepting gift from Steve Tipton at a Cabot (Lonoke County) speaking engagement; 1981.
Lou Holtz ( left ) accepting gift from Steve Tipton at a Cabot (Lonoke County) speaking engagement; 1981. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Lou Holtz ( center ) at a Cabot (Lonoke County) speaking engagement; 1981.
Lou Holtz ( center ) at a Cabot (Lonoke County) speaking engagement; 1981. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Coach Mike Malham’s second Cabot High School team; 1982. Malham is standing at far left in white shirt.
Coach Mike Malham’s second Cabot High School team; 1982. Malham is standing at far left in white shirt. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Former major league baseball player Kevin McReynolds autographing baseballs in Cabot (Lonoke County).
Former major league baseball player Kevin McReynolds autographing baseballs in Cabot (Lonoke County). Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Cabot (Lonoke County) Special Olympics team marching at Panther Stadium; 1986.
Cabot (Lonoke County) Special Olympics team marching at Panther Stadium; 1986. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.

The Museum, the Library & the Star-Herald

Congressman Bill Alexander visits staff of the Cabot Star Herald ; 1991.
Congressman Bill Alexander visits staff of the Cabot Star Herald ; 1991. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Harold Hensley presents book by Osro Cobb to Cabot (Lonoke County) librarian Melissa Wilson; 1989.
Harold Hensley presents book by Osro Cobb to Cabot (Lonoke County) librarian Melissa Wilson; 1989. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Museum of American History at Cabot (Lonoke County); 2011.
Museum of American History at Cabot (Lonoke County); 2011. Photo by Mike Polston (EOA Staff) Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Cone Magie ( pointing ) at linotype with staff members of the Cabot Star-Herald ; circa late 1950s.
Cone Magie ( pointing ) at linotype with staff members of the Cabot Star-Herald ; circa late 1950s. Courtesy of Mark Magie Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Cabot Public Schools exhibit at the Museum of American History in Cabot (Lonoke County); 2026.
Cabot Public Schools exhibit at the Museum of American History in Cabot (Lonoke County); 2026. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Protest exhibit on display at the Museum of American History in Cabot (Lonoke County); 2026.
Protest exhibit on display at the Museum of American History in Cabot (Lonoke County); 2026. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Exhibit on display at the Museum of American History in Cabot (Lonoke County); 2026.
Exhibit on display at the Museum of American History in Cabot (Lonoke County); 2026. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
View of exhibits on display at the Museum of American History in Cabot (Lonoke County); 2026.
View of exhibits on display at the Museum of American History in Cabot (Lonoke County); 2026. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Exhibit on the Battle of Gettysburg on display at the Museum of American History in Cabot (Lonoke County); 2026.
Exhibit on the Battle of Gettysburg on display at the Museum of American History in Cabot (Lonoke County); 2026. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
The Museum of American History, located at 811 South Pine Street in Cabot (Lonoke County); 2026.
The Museum of American History, located at 811 South Pine Street in Cabot (Lonoke County); 2026. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Displays at the Museum of American History in Cabot (Lonoke County); 2026.
Displays at the Museum of American History in Cabot (Lonoke County); 2026. Photo by Mike Polston (EOA Staff) Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.

Visitors & Public Figures

Janet Huckabee and Cabot (Lonoke County) student Sara Vanor during Anti-Drug Red Ribbon Week; 1999.
Janet Huckabee and Cabot (Lonoke County) student Sara Vanor during Anti-Drug Red Ribbon Week; 1999. Photo by Mike Polston (EOA Staff) Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Congressman Marion Berry campaigning at Cabot (Lonoke County).
Congressman Marion Berry campaigning at Cabot (Lonoke County). Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Congressman Bill Alexander speaks to Cabot (Lonoke County) group; 1991.
Congressman Bill Alexander speaks to Cabot (Lonoke County) group; 1991. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Arkansas attorney general Bill Clinton with members of the Cabot (Lonoke County) Lions Club; circa 1977.
Arkansas attorney general Bill Clinton with members of the Cabot (Lonoke County) Lions Club; circa 1977. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Representative William Franklin (Bill) Foster at the Arkansas State Capitol with Cabot (Lonoke County) sixth-graders; 1987.
Representative William Franklin (Bill) Foster at the Arkansas State Capitol with Cabot (Lonoke County) sixth-graders; 1987. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Blanche Lincoln in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1993.
Blanche Lincoln in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1993. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
( Left to right ): State Police Commissioner Wynona Williams; State Police Director Don Melton; Trooper First Class Jim Davis of Cabot (Lonoke County); and Governor Mike Huckabee. Huckabee is receiving the “Blue Knight” award for his work on DWI enforcement.
( Left to right ): State Police Commissioner Wynona Williams; State Police Director Don Melton; Trooper First Class Jim Davis of Cabot (Lonoke County); and Governor Mike Huckabee. Huckabee is receiving the “Blue Knight” award for his work on DWI enforcement. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Bobby Glover presents flag to Cabot (Lonoke County) group; 1985.
Bobby Glover presents flag to Cabot (Lonoke County) group; 1985. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Cabot (Lonoke County) seniors: Boys State governor Heath Hanson and Girls Nation delegate Jana Hagge; 1997.
Cabot (Lonoke County) seniors: Boys State governor Heath Hanson and Girls Nation delegate Jana Hagge; 1997. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Cabot (Lonoke County) teacher Mike Polston and student Jarod Stroud visit with U.S. Senator Dale Bumpers ( center ); circa 1980s.
Cabot (Lonoke County) teacher Mike Polston and student Jarod Stroud visit with U.S. Senator Dale Bumpers ( center ); circa 1980s. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Cabot (Lonoke County) mayor Willie Ray cuts ribbon at Cabot post office dedication; 1973.
Cabot (Lonoke County) mayor Willie Ray cuts ribbon at Cabot post office dedication; 1973. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Charlie Daniels ( second from left ) visiting with Cabot (Lonoke County) supporters, 2000.
Charlie Daniels ( second from left ) visiting with Cabot (Lonoke County) supporters, 2000. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Warren Dupwe ( left ) and Marion Berry ( right ) campaigning in Cabot (Lonoke County) during the 1996 Arkansas’s First Congressional District election. Jim Childress, president of the Arkansas Home Builders Association, is in the center.
Warren Dupwe ( left ) and Marion Berry ( right ) campaigning in Cabot (Lonoke County) during the 1996 Arkansas’s First Congressional District election. Jim Childress, president of the Arkansas Home Builders Association, is in the center. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Ed Bethune and wife Lana greet Cabot (Lonoke County) voters after his election to the U.S. House of Representatives; 1978.
Ed Bethune and wife Lana greet Cabot (Lonoke County) voters after his election to the U.S. House of Representatives; 1978. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Arkansas State Trooper Eddie Seaton of Cabot (Lonoke County); 1984.
Arkansas State Trooper Eddie Seaton of Cabot (Lonoke County); 1984. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
George Cabot Ward, after whom Cabot (Lonoke County) was named; 1864.
George Cabot Ward, after whom Cabot (Lonoke County) was named; 1864. Courtesy of Century Association Archives Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Dedication of Bill Foster Memorial Highway (Arkansas 321) in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1994.
Dedication of Bill Foster Memorial Highway (Arkansas 321) in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1994. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Hillary Clinton in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1985.
Hillary Clinton in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1985. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Hillary Clinton with Cabot (Lonoke County) school superintendent Don Elliott; 1984.
Hillary Clinton with Cabot (Lonoke County) school superintendent Don Elliott; 1984. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Jay Bradford at the 1995 Cabot (Lonoke County) homecoming.
Jay Bradford at the 1995 Cabot (Lonoke County) homecoming. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Jay Bradford ( right ) speaks with superintendent of Cabot (Lonoke County) schools Larry Rogers ( in maroon shirt ).
Jay Bradford ( right ) speaks with superintendent of Cabot (Lonoke County) schools Larry Rogers ( in maroon shirt ). Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Jay Bradford campaigning for state senator in Cabot (Lonoke County).
Jay Bradford campaigning for state senator in Cabot (Lonoke County). Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Spanish-American War soldier Jefferson Brewer of Cabot (Lonoke County); circa 1898.
Spanish-American War soldier Jefferson Brewer of Cabot (Lonoke County); circa 1898. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Jim Keet ( center ) speaking to Cabot (Lonoke County) Lions Club; 1990.
Jim Keet ( center ) speaking to Cabot (Lonoke County) Lions Club; 1990. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Knox Nelson ( right ) at the Lion’s Club in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1976.
Knox Nelson ( right ) at the Lion’s Club in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1976. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Blanche Lambert Lincoln visits with Cabot (Lonoke County) students in Washington DC; 1994.
Blanche Lambert Lincoln visits with Cabot (Lonoke County) students in Washington DC; 1994. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Marion Berry campaigning in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1996.
Marion Berry campaigning in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1996. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Sidney Moncrief speaking to Cabot (Lonoke County) group; 1999.
Sidney Moncrief speaking to Cabot (Lonoke County) group; 1999. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Strawberry farmer Larry Odum examines plants in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1996.
Strawberry farmer Larry Odum examines plants in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1996. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Paul Eells addressing Cabot (Lonoke County) group in 1995.
Paul Eells addressing Cabot (Lonoke County) group in 1995. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Judy Petty campaigning in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1984.
Judy Petty campaigning in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1984. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Judy Petty campaigning in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1984.
Judy Petty campaigning in Cabot (Lonoke County); 1984. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Rep. Ray Thornton visits with Cabot (Lonoke County) students in Washington DC.
Rep. Ray Thornton visits with Cabot (Lonoke County) students in Washington DC. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Representative Ray Thornton (<i>center</i>) visits with Martha and Tommy Marshall of Cabot (Lonoke County); 1989.
Representative Ray Thornton (<i>center</i>) visits with Martha and Tommy Marshall of Cabot (Lonoke County); 1989. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Sheffield Nelson speaking at Cabot Chamber of Commerce banquet; 1980.
Sheffield Nelson speaking at Cabot Chamber of Commerce banquet; 1980. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Vic Snyder at Cabot (Lonoke County) meeting; 1990.
Vic Snyder at Cabot (Lonoke County) meeting; 1990. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Annual Strawberry Festival at Cabot (Lonoke County).
Annual Strawberry Festival at Cabot (Lonoke County). Courtesy of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Cabot (Lonoke County) beauty queen Terri Utley ( left ), Miss USA; 1982.
Cabot (Lonoke County) beauty queen Terri Utley ( left ), Miss USA; 1982. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Ray Thornton for U.S. Senate campaign rally at Cabot (Lonoke County); 1978.
Ray Thornton for U.S. Senate campaign rally at Cabot (Lonoke County); 1978. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Ray Thornton (center, in black jacket and light pants) , visiting Cabot (Lonoke County) shortly after being elected to the U.S. Congress; 1990.
Ray Thornton (center, in black jacket and light pants) , visiting Cabot (Lonoke County) shortly after being elected to the U.S. Congress; 1990. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Miss USA Terri Utley at Cabot (Lonoke County) celebration; 1983.
Miss USA Terri Utley at Cabot (Lonoke County) celebration; 1983. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Miss USA Terri Utley homecoming parade at Cabot (Lonoke County); June 1982.
Miss USA Terri Utley homecoming parade at Cabot (Lonoke County); June 1982. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Willie Oates at Cabot (Lonoke County) event; 1981.
Willie Oates at Cabot (Lonoke County) event; 1981. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Longtime Cabot (Lonoke County) mayor Willie Ray.
Longtime Cabot (Lonoke County) mayor Willie Ray. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Winthrop Rockefeller speaking to the Cabot (Lonoke County) Kiwanis Club.
Winthrop Rockefeller speaking to the Cabot (Lonoke County) Kiwanis Club. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.

Schools & Students

Cabot High School 1981 Girls State Delegates.
Cabot High School 1981 Girls State Delegates. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Cabot High School 1981 Boys State Delegates.
Cabot High School 1981 Boys State Delegates. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Aerial view of Cabot (Lonoke County) High School; 1992.
Aerial view of Cabot (Lonoke County) High School; 1992. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Cabot High School campus; 2026.
Cabot High School campus; 2026. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Cabot school building; constructed in 1912 and razed in 1972.
Cabot school building; constructed in 1912 and razed in 1972. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
World War I Centennial Tree, planted at Cabot High School (Lonoke County); 2026.
World War I Centennial Tree, planted at Cabot High School (Lonoke County); 2026. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Cabot Public Schools Professional Development Center and Administrative Office building; 2026.
Cabot Public Schools Professional Development Center and Administrative Office building; 2026. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Attorney General Steve Clark addressing Cabot (Lonoke County) students; 1984.
Attorney General Steve Clark addressing Cabot (Lonoke County) students; 1984. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Director of the State Department of Education Gene Wilhoit (left) and Cabot Public Schools Superintendent Larry Rogers; 1993.
Director of the State Department of Education Gene Wilhoit (left) and Cabot Public Schools Superintendent Larry Rogers; 1993. Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.

More Cabot Scenes

Ku Klux Klan demonstrators in Cabot (Lonoke County); 2003
Ku Klux Klan demonstrators in Cabot (Lonoke County); 2003 Courtesy of the Museum of American History, Cabot Public Schools Via the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.