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City schedules unveiling of Saint John’s historic marker at the Ramble

3858485 · June 12, 2025

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Fayetteville staff announced a June 26 unveiling of a new historic marker for Saint John’s at the Ramble pavilion; the marker is in production and partners include NWA Quality and Woodland Manufacturing.

City staff told the Historic District Commission on May 8 that a new historic marker for Saint John’s (the "Back 40" marker) is in production and that the city intends to unveil it Thursday, June 26, at 2 p.m. at the Ramble pavilion across from the Walton Arts Center.

Staff said the marker is in final production with Woodland Manufacturing and that a proof of the design was reviewed; the image credit for the photo used in the marker will go to resident Sandra Cox Birchfield. Northwest Arkansas Quality (NWA Quality) will partner with the city on the unveiling, and family members of the owners of St. John’s are expected to attend.

Staff said they will confirm shipping and installation dates before a formal press release. The commission welcomed the update and encouraged staff to notify members once shipping is confirmed.