Mount Sequoyah Woods Fayetteville, Arkansas

The purpose of this Web site is to support citizen efforts aimed at preserving Mount Sequoyah Woods, a 70-acre tract on the east side of Mount Sequoyah currently owned by the Methodist Assembly. The Assembly's board of trustees have announced their intentions to sell the property, which has been appraised at $1.3 million. If the property is developed, Fayetteville will lose a historically-important natural resource in the heart of the city.

NOTICE: The Assembly has accepted the city’s $1.3 million offer to buy the woods. A resolution to approve the purchase will be before Fayetteville City Council during its April 1 meeting (see news article).

History

Mt. Sequoyah - The Golden Years (1923-1973); Fayetteville Daily Democrat Newspaper Articles and Ads from 1922; Excerpt from "One Hundred Years of Fayetteville, 1828-1928"; Memorandum of Agreement; Western Methodist Assembly Plat; Warranty Deed for lot sold in 1923 by the Western Methodist Assembly; The Story of an Arkansas Farm; Early Images of Happy Hollow Farm; Happy Hollow Farm Placed on Register; William Rheem Lighton.

Maps and Images

Aerial Photo of Mt. Sequoyah Woods; Original 400 Acres Donated to the Assembly; 2000 Ortho-Imagery of Mt. Sequoyah Woods; Trail Map; Various Images of Mount Sequoyah Woods; 360° Panoramic Views of Woods and Happy Hollow Farm.

Recent News Articles

Various newspaper articles and commentaries concerning Mount Sequoyah and other related issues.

Miscellaneous Documents

Assembly Press Release Regarding Sale of Property; Dec. 13, 2002 Offer and Acceptance Contract; Resolution Authorizing Contract Negotiations with Assembly; List of Birds Seen on Mount Sequoyah.

Mount Sequoyah Woods Message Board

Participate in an online discussion forum concerning the preservation of Mt. Sequoyah Woods and other open spaces in Fayetteville.

Web Links

Mount Sequoyah Program Center; MtSequoyah.com, Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association.

How You Can Help

Contact elected city officials and/or join the Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association.