University of Arkansas Visitor Guide 2024-25 - Flipbook - Page 16
Make Time
for History
Old Main is the heart of the University
of Arkansas campus. Completed in
1875, Old Main9s south tower was
missing the clock it was originally
designed to have. Nearly 130 years
later, the clock was installed. It9s hard
to miss outside, but you can also see
the actual clock mechanism from the
inside, encased behind glass on the
4th floor of Old Main. The university9s
original bell, created in 1879, is also on
display. The U of A, which celebrated
its 150th anniversary in 2021, is
dedicated to advancing Arkansas and
building a better world.
Historical Markers
As one of the nation9s top research universities, we
are proud of our past and the many outstanding
achievements our students, faculty, and alumni
have made since 1871. We celebrate significant
research, intellectual achievements, notable leaders,
outstanding alumni, historic events, sites, and
campus lore with historical markers located across
campus. Find out where these markers are located
by clicking the historical markers icon on the U of A9s
interactive campus map at campusmaps.uark.edu.
Interactive Timeline
Learn more about the university9s rich history in the
