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Historic Washington State Park, Washington, AR

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Historic Washington State Park

A preserved pioneer town in Hempstead County that was once Arkansas's Confederate capital.

103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 · Washington, AR

About Historic Washington State Park

This Arkansas state park preserves the town of Washington, a pioneer settlement on the Southwest Trail where travelers such as James Bowie, Sam Houston, and Davy Crockett passed through. Local blacksmith James Black is credited with forging the Bowie knife here. The 1874 Courthouse serves as the visitor center, and visitors can explore a blacksmith shop, weapons and print museums, and many other historic buildings. Guided walking tours run daily, and the park also rents historic buildings for events and offers an overnight stay in a converted jailhouse.

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