From 1869 to 1963, Powhatan served as county seat of western Lawrence County. Restored in 1970, the courthouse is a regional archive containing some of the oldest records in Arkansas, many of which predate statehood. Exhibits interpret the rich history of technology, politics and life styles that shaped north Arkansas. The park is on Ark. 25 in Powhatan (just three miles south of Black Rock.
Location:
P.O. Box 93, Powhatan Arkansas 72458
Telephone
870-878-6794
Other Arkansas State Parks nearby:
(Paragould) Crowley's Ridge State Park
(Jacksonport) Jacksonport State Park
(Powhatan) Lake Charles State Park
(Jonesboro) Lake Frierson State Park
(Mammoth Spring) Mammoth Spring State Park
(Pocahontas) Old Davidsonville State Park
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12/04 Coming to The Powhatan area
Arkansas Scottish Festival Batesville AR April13-14 Located on the campus of Bates College, the festival kicks off with a celtic concert on Friday night and include bagpipe contests and highland dancing competitions.
Arkansas Literary Festival Little Rock AR April18-21 The tenth anniversary gathering with events on both sides of the river. Featuring well known authors Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana.
Riverfest Little Rock AR May24-26 Riverfest is a celebration of visual and performing arts that is held annually over Memorial Day weekend on the banks of the Arkansas River in Little Rock.
Memphis Italian Festival Memphis TN May30-June1 A little taste of Italy, right here in Memphis.
National Championship Chuckwagon Races Clinton AR August31-September2 Chuckwagon Races, Snowy River Race, bronc fanning, music, concerts, camping, trail riding, western trade show, horse and mule clinics, seminars, and barn dances.
Arkansas Rice Festival Weiner AR October11-12 Observing the rich heritage of rice farming in Arkansas and celebrating harvest. See and old time rice threshing demonstration and the youth duck calling contest.
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