First store located at 719 W. Walnut Street in Rogers, Arkansas
Walmart was founded by Sam Walton (below) in 1962 and incorporated on October
31,1969. The company has over 11,000 stores in 28 countries with headquarters
in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Samuel Moore "Sam" Walton
(March 29, 1918 – April 5, 1992)