DRAKE'S CREEK

DRAKE'S CREEK, AR

"Drake's Creek is named from the family of that name; it is situated at the mouth of Drake Creek, on Section 29, Township 26, and Range 27. The leading business enterprise of the county is the general store of Johnson & Kennan at this place. During the year ending May 16, 1887, $20,000 worth of fruit, eggs and produce was shipped through this form from Huntsville, Marble, Kingston and other points in the county. The regular business of the firm amounts to $40,000 a year. Johnson, Kennan & Co.'s mill for the manufacture of felloes, wagon bows, etc., at Drake Creek, employs eight men. David Dickey is engaged in the business of saddlery; J. C. Calico is postmaster; John Sisemore and James M. Counts, justices of the peace. The Grand Army of the Republic and Masonic orders are represented. The latter, Johnsonville Lodge, No. 427, was instituted November 25, 1885. Charter members: J. S. P. Johnson, W. M.; R. W. young, S. W.; G. N. Powell, J. W.; H. C. Johnson, J. C. Johnson, B. F. Johnson, D. M. Dickey, J. V. Roberts, John G. Cobb." (Goodspeeds' History of Madison County.....)
Photos of Tombstones in Drakes Creek Cemetery