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Arkansas Diamond Mines

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  • first diamond found

    first diamond found
    John Wesley Huddleston finds first diamond at the Arkansas Diamond Mine
  • Uncle Sam Diamond

    Uncle Sam Diamond
    It was found by W.O. Bassum. It was 40.23 carats
  • Name of mine changed

    The name was changed to the Crater Of Diamonds.
  • People were allowed at the mine

    People were allowed at the mine
    Howard Millar opened a tourist operation at the mine.
  • Most famous find

    Mrs. A. L. Parker of Dallas found a white diamond that was 15.33 carats.
  • sold

    Uncle Sam diamond sold for $150.000
  • Commission Action

    Commission Action
    The commission made the area into a park.
  • Strawn-Wagner Diamond

    Strawn-Wagner Diamond found by Shirley Strawn.
  • Kahn Canary Diamond

    Kahn Canary Diamond found by Stan Kahn.
  • Okie Dokie Diamond

    Okie Dokie Diamond found by Marvin Culver.