December 24, 1921 – A chilling storm swept through Arkansas, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. The small town of Darkdale, situated in the fertile delta of Helena, was ravaged by the ferocious tempest, claiming the lives of at least six people. Among the victims was Payne Harrison, a 33-year-old clerk at the local Banks and Dana merchandise store, the only white person known to have perished in the disaster.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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