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Baxter Miles
The Lonoke Boat Manufacturing Plant operated by
Baxter Miles built more than 7,000 boats from 1945
until 1952,with 3,000 built in the first 6 months of
1952.
Bill Olinghouse of Lonoke  served as distributor in
Little Rock.
Boats sold in New York City, Cuba and throughout the world. More than 150 pieces of wood were accurately cut to provide materials needed for a single boat.
Photo Donated By Chris Glover
Budweiser Bottling Co.
In 1923 Mr.E.L.White had
one of the most modern
bottling plants in the state
and put up some of the finest soda,in all flavors ,as
well as Budweiser Beer.