The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Searcy from local authors Carolyn Boyles and Patsy Pipkin. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images and memories of days gone by. The book will be on sale Jan. 30, 2012 at area stores for $21.99.

Searcy, designated the seat of White county in 1837, was named for Richard Searcy in the same year. Mr. Searcy was a frontier lawyer appointed by Pres. James Monroe to the Superior Court of the Arkansas Territory.

Searcy’s proximity to rivers and plentiful game made it a natural place to settle. The many springs in the area attracted people from 1820 until the early part of the 20th century, when industry and education took over as the major draw of the area. Today, the gas industry, manufacturing companies, a Walmart distribution center, and educational opportunities make Searcy a thriving community.

The authors have compiled a collection of photographs from the Ivan Quattlebaum Collection, the definitive group of historic Searcy photographs; the White County Historical Society; the Black House; the Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce; and numerous local businesses, organizations, civic groups, and individuals who have shared their private collections of pictures, many of which are previously unpublished.

The authors will be participating in the following book signings:

·         Stotts Drug Store

103 West Arch Street

Searcy, AR 72143

Saturday, February 4, 2012

10:00 am - 2:00 p.m.

·         Bible House Bookstore

2207 Beebe Capps Blvd.

Searcy, AR 72143

Saturday, February 11, 2012

9:30 am – 1:30 pm

·         Hastings

105 North Poplar

Searcy, AR 72143

Friday, February 17, 2012

5:00 pm -7:00 pm