A little bit of history

The Boxley Valley Community Building was first documented as the center of the Van Buren Township of Boxley in 1877, but served as the center of the community for quite some time before.  It was originally known as the Walnut Grove Church, as a school, and as a community center.  Many of the residents of the Boxley Valley have, at one time, attended the school and church that this building once held.

"The main objective of the restoration is to preserve the rich history the Building represents, an actual LIVING history as so many in the community can attest. It is arguably the most photographed and picturesque historic rural structure in all of Arkansas, and most Arkansans have seen it's image even if not familiar with the locale. To date, living in this community are four generations who have spent time within her four walls...and our main objective it to preserve her story and her history. She truly is the anchor in the valley."  -Marsha Hill, restoration committee member.

To date we have raised 16,226 dollars out of the estimated 70,000 needed.   Only 53,774 to go!