About The

Dark Hollow Community

Inscription: African Americans began settling in the Dark Hollow neighborhood of the Iron Mountain Addition in the early 1900s, near the railroad and jobs. Named for an ancient swamp, Dark Hollow developed further after the Arkansas Legislature authorized an improvement district to finance a federal drainage project in 1907. Homes, churches, stores, and a school helped define the community of business owners, educators, and blue-collar workers who endured floods, fires, economic hardship, and neglect. Social and recreational pursuits coalesced around Booster Park on 13th Street and the YMCA at 14th and Cedar, site of the Cedar Street School which became George Washington Carver Elementary and moved to 19th and Pine Streets. Honoring lifelong resident, educator and Historian, East 15th Street was renamed Curtis Sykes Drive.

African Americans began settling in the Dark Hollow neighborhood of the Iron Mountain Addition in the early 1900s, near the railroad and jobs.  Named for an ancient swamp, Dark Hollow developed further after the Arkansas Legislature authorized an improvement district to finance a federal drainage project in 1907. Homes, churches, stores, and a school helped define the community of business owners, educators, and blue-collar workers who endured floods, fires, economic hardship, and neglect.  Social and recreational pursuits coalesced around Booster Park on 13th Street and the YMCA at 14th and Cedar, site of the Cedar Street School which became George Washington Carver Elementary and moved to 19th and Pine Streets. Honoring lifelong resident, educator and historian, East 15th Street was renamed Curtis Sykes Drive.

Community Events

Community Garden

Community Garden

One of the greatest needs in the Dark Hollow community is access to healthy, affordable, and nutritious food. Dark Hollow Community Garden started as one of the first gardens with …

Neighborhood Improvement and Clean-Up

Neighborhood Improvement and Clean-Up

Community Revitalization can look very different across communities and can be inclusive of a wide variety of activities and processes. The primary pillars or focus areas of Community Revitalization: Economic Development, Housing …

Dark Hollow Days

Dark Hollow Days

Community events foster a sense of belonging and create a space for people to come together, share experiences, and support one another. These connections help build trust, understanding, and a …