Arkansas Code Title 27. Transportation § 27-67-227. Arkansas Delta highway designations--Legislative findings

(1) Eastern Arkansas, commonly referred to as the “Arkansas Delta”, is known for its rich musical heritage;

(2) Some of the most influential musicians in the development of blues, soul, country, rockabilly, rhythm and blues, gospel, and prison music were from, or achieved musical milestones in, the Arkansas Delta, including:

(3) The Arkansas Delta includes a portion of the Americana Music Triangle, which was a particularly fertile region during the development of American popular music in the middle decades of the twentieth century; and

(4) The designation of certain highways in the Arkansas Delta is essential to preserve the region's history, promote music heritage tourism in the area, and provide a highway travel route for the music enthusiast.

(1) Highway 17 from Dyess, Arkansas, to Wilson, Arkansas, designating the route as the “Johnny Cash Memorial Highway”;

(2) U.S. Highway 49 from Marvell, Arkansas, to Helena, Arkansas, designating the route as the “Levon Helm Memorial Highway”;

(3) U.S. Highway 49 from Brinkley, Arkansas, to Marvell, Arkansas, designating the route as the “Louis Jordan Memorial Highway”;

(4) Highway 17 from Cotton Plant, Arkansas, to Brinkley, Arkansas, designating the route as the “Sister Rosetta Tharpe Memorial Highway”; and

(5) U.S. Highway 61 from West Memphis, Arkansas, to Blytheville, Arkansas, designating the route as the “Americana Music Highway”.