Elaine, AR
Music connected to Elaine
About Elaine
- • Blues musician Robert Nighthawk, famed for his slide guitar, was born in Elaine.
- • The Elaine Massacre of 1919, a tragic racial conflict, originated here.
- • Cotton production along the fertile Arkansas Delta put Elaine on the map.
- • A historical marker commemorates the site of the infamous Elaine Massacre.
- • The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 devastated Elaine and its surrounding areas.
- • Named in 1888 for the daughter of a railroad executive, it was incorporated in 1888.
- • With under 600 residents, the population is smaller than many high schools.
- • At 177 feet above sea level, the land is exceptionally flat and fertile.
- • Agriculture, primarily cotton and soybeans, remains the dominant industry here.
- • A quiet, reflective atmosphere permeates the town, steeped in history and remembrance.
- • The Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) are the closest major professional sports team.
- • The Arkansas Razorbacks have a passionate following in Elaine, especially during football season.
Artists From Elaine
Songs About Elaine
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