Wilson, AR

About Wilson

• • Singer and songwriter Dale Hawkins, known for "Susie Q," was born in Wilson.
• • Lee Wilson's company town model influenced agricultural communities in the Delta.
• • Large-scale cotton farming established the town's economic foundation in the early 1900s.
• • Wilson's unique Tudor-style architecture is a deliberate aesthetic choice by its founder.
• • The Great Depression significantly impacted Wilson, leading to labor unrest and social changes.
• • It's named for founder Robert E. Lee Wilson, established as a company town around 1886.
• • With roughly 800 residents, it's smaller than many high school graduating classes.
• • At 233 feet above sea level, it's relatively flat, typical of the Mississippi Delta region.
• • Agriculture remains a key industry, though diversified, with cotton, soybeans, and rice.
• • Wilson evokes a feeling of quiet charm, blending rural history with artistic revitalization.
• • The Memphis Grizzlies are the closest NBA team, known for their 'Grit and Grind' era.
• • Nearby Marked Tree High School boasts multiple state football championships, showcasing local talent.

Songs About Wilson