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This park preserves the site of historic Davidsonville. Established in 1815, the
town included the Arkansas Territory's first post office, courthouse and land
office. Bypassed by the Southwest Trail, an overland route from St. Louis to the
border of Mexico, the town faded by the 1830s. Today, park exhibits and
interpretive tours provide information about this important frontier town.
Fishing is a major activity here today. The park borders the Black River (boat
launch ramp) and a 12-acre fishing lake (no launch ramp) offering a barrier-free
fishing pier, fishing boats (trolling motors only), pedal boats and canoes.
Anglers may also choose from the nearby Spring and Eleven Point rivers.
Facilities include 49 campsites (1 Standard A, 23 Standard B and 25 Tent
sites), picnic areas, two standard pavilions (screened), playgrounds, four
hiking trails including a self-guided walking trail though the old town site.
From Pocahontas, travel two miles west on U.S. 62, then go nine miles south
on Ark. 166. Or from Black Rock, take U.S. 63 to Ark. 361, then go six miles
north.
For more information about Arkansas State Parks historic, heritage and
cultural parks, go to: http://www.historystateparks.com/
Contact Information
7953 Highway 166 South
Pocahontas, AR 72455
GPS: 36° 9’ 22.2” N / 91° 3’ 22.8” W
Email: olddavidsonville@arkansas.com
(870) 892-4708
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