Crossett, Arkansas | More Than 125 Years In By K. Brad Barfield The history of Crossett, Arkansas—spanning more than 125 years—is a remarkable chronicle of strategic industrial foresight, deep-rooted social engineering, and sweeping environmental transformation. Its survival, in sharp contrast to the countless timber towns that vanished across the South, can be traced to two foundational decisions made at the dawn of its history: the Revolution of Scientific Forestry (Sustained Yield) and the Di