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Powhatan Historic State Park, Powhatan, AR

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Powhatan Historic State Park

A preserved 19th- and early 20th-century river town on a hill in Lawrence County, with seven historic structures still in their original locations.

4414 Hwy 25, Powhatan, AR 72458 · Powhatan, AR

About Powhatan Historic State Park

This state park preserves a former river town in Lawrence County, northeast Arkansas. Its seven historic buildings remain on their original 19th and 20th century sites. The 1888 courthouse holds exhibits on local commerce and culture and serves as the visitor center. Guided tours cover the other historic structures, including a log house, an academy, a church, a stone jail, and a toll bridge. The park also houses the Northeast Arkansas Regional Archives, which holds centuries of local records. Families often visit for its hands-on approach to history.

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