Once before this community closed down a town used to set on the block of land where the concrete is now called the Possum Grape Store that was the support and life of the community of Possum Grape. A small community with a rich history was established in the mid-1800s in the Township of Grand Glaise, Jackson County, AR became prosperous when the Patterson Ferry was traveling down the White River that ran along the communities of Grand Glasie and Possum Grape. Not much exists of Possum Grape in the twenty-first century, but its unique name attracts people from all over. Travelers and residents of Arkansas most of the time only know of Possum Grape because of the exit sign on U.S. High 67/167, but the history of the community is interesting. Even though the community in the twenty-first century is considered a part of the city of Bradford, AR in the census records, residents of Possum Grape still call the area home.

There is a sign on the side of the road traveling between Bradford and Newport, AR and it says Old Grand Glaise Public Access White River that represents so much of the community. Grand Glaise is located a few miles north Possum Grape and was another community that made up the Glaize Township. Grand Glaise was at one time the epicenter on commerce for the community of Possum Grape and its own. This is community played a important role in the surrounding area not only because of its strategic setting for the Civil War but also the fact that the White River it was settled on was once full of rich resources for the area. Grand Glaise was community that hit hards times but the community was willing to work together to back on their feet. In twenty-first century the Grand Glaise community is an important part of Jackson County and Arkansas history because of its rich history in the economic role it played for not only Arkansas but for Jackson County. Today the town is still very much a part of the community and residents in the area are very proud of their heritage that came out this place even though it was later combined as a part of community of Bradford, AR in the census records.