The park preserves the site of historic Davidsonville, established in 1815. The town included the Arkansas Territory's first post office, courthouse and land office. Fishing is a major activity at Old Davidsonville. The park borders the Black River. Facilities include 49 campsites, picnic areas, two standard pavilions, playground, two hiking trails and a self-guided walking trail thru the old town site.
Location:
7953 Hwy 166, Pocahontas Arkansas 72455
Telephone
870-892-4708
Other Arkansas State Parks nearby:
(Paragould) Crowley's Ridge State Park
(Powhatan) Lake Charles State Park
(Jonesboro) Lake Frierson State Park
(Mammoth Spring) Mammoth Spring State Park
(Pocahontas) Old Davidsonville State Park
(Washington) Old Washington Historic State Park
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01/10 Coming to The Pocahontas 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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