Roseville is a historically important community in Logan County, Arkansas. Skirmishes and guerrilla attacks occurred in the area during the Civil War. A historical marker commemorates the Civil War history.[1][2]
It was a port on the Arkansas River and was a site of conflict during the American Civil War. Doctor J. S. Shibley and Dr. T. D. Nichols wrote a clinical study of pneumonia in the community.[3] Col. W. S. O'Kane had a merchandising business in Roseville before he relocated to Altua.[4] Charles Humphrey served as postmaster and petitioned for a postal route from Atlas to Paris.[5]
Daniel Oliver was lynched in Roseville in 1884.[6]
According to the census 72 people live in Roseville. Most are white.[7]
Dr. Stephen H. Chism, whose home in Booneville is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, moved to Roseville. His son Ben served as Secretary of State of Arkansas.[8]
The Arkansas Digital Archives notes a vertical file of documents related to the community.[9]