Dyess Colony Commissary – Dyess AR
The Dyess colony commissary or trading post or the Big Store was where the colonist got their household needs especially the daily consumables.
Dyess Colony Hospital – Dyess AK
The Dyess Colony Hospital served not only as a local medical care facility, but also a cost-effective alternative to the hospitals in the area. The cost of general medical services was about half of the state’s rate, and the price… read more
Historic Dyess Colony – Dyess AR
“Originally known as “Colonization Project Number 1,” Dyess Colony was first controlled by the Arkansas Rural Rehabilitation Corporation. This corporation was set up by the Rural Rehabilitation Program of the Emergency Relief Administration in Arkansas. In 1936 the Resettlement Administration… read more
The Cannery – Dyess AR
The cannery was an integral part of the large WPA resettlement community, known as Dyess Colony, located in northeastern Arkansas. It was located in the town’s central hub along with other buildings like the commissary, the administration building, and various… read more