The Nevada County Depot and Museum is located in the restored and renovated 1912 MoPac Railroad Depot in Prescott. It houses thousands of artifacts, documents and photographs. The exhibits include a presentation on the Louisiana Purchase of April 1803, Indian pottery, information about early settlements and settlers of Nevada County, and various collections pertaining to the civil war, agriculture and railroads, electric meters, and fire fighting equipment.
Location:
PO Box 592, 403 West First Street South, Prescott Arkansas 71857
Telephone
870-887-5821
Other History nearby:
(Texarkana) Ace of Clubs House and Museum
(Sheridan) Grant County Museum
(Camden) McCollum-Chidester House
(Prescott) Nevada County Depot and Museum
(Texarkana) Texarkana Historical Museum
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01/10 Coming to The Prescott area
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.
World Famous Armidillo Festival Hamburg AR May1-4 The World Famous Armidillo Festival takes place on Hamburg's town square and the surrounding blocks. Local bands play on Friday night of the festival and all day Saturday to ensure your weekend is the best.
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.
Louisiana Peach Fest Ruston LA June21-22 The fun begins on Friday in Ruston’s historic Railroad Park at 6:30 p.m. with Dixie Tradition, followed by a return festival appearance by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band at 8:30 p.m.
Texas Shakespeare Festival Kilgore TX June27-July28 The Texas Shakespeare Festival employs high caliber actors, designers, and directors from throughout the nation.
Hope Watermelon Festival Hope AR August9-11 Watermelon Olympics, melon judging and auction, watermelon eating contest, seed spitting contest, melon toss, antique engine show, entertainment and SW Arkansas' largest arts and crafts show.
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