Originally a part of the Pulaski County Special School District, Dodd school opened in 1924. The present structure was built in 1959 with an addition in 1974. The Little Rock School District annexed the school in 1987. It is named for Civil War figure David Owen Dodd (1846-1864). 

Dodd Elementary is built on land that once was part of Washington Dodd's (David's uncle's) farm.

Sources:

LRSD archives.
"The Civil War in Arkansas" web site; David O. Dodd biography page
"The Arkansas Roadside Travelogue" web site; David O. Dodd history page: f you have information about a Little Rock school or photographs that you would like to contribute to this project (we will return photographs if requested), please contact us!
Updated October 2005