Washington, Arkansas
Videos
Washington is a city in Ozan Township, Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Washington had a population of 94. It is part of the Hope Micropolitan Statistical Area. The ci
Historic Washington State Park
James Black (blacksmith)
Videos
James Black was an American knifemaker best known for his improvements to the Bowie knife designed by Jim Bowie.
Washington, Arkansas
…through Washington en route to the Alamo. Houston is believed to have planned parts of the revolt strategy in a tavern in Washington during 1834. James Black, a Washington blacksmith, is credited with creating a knife which became known as the iconic Bowie knife, carried by James Bowie. During the War with…
Black c. 1850
James Black with Jacob Buzzard