Little Rock Arkansas Historic Places

Arkansas Historic Places

"Sunday, the 25th we arrived at Little Rock. This place is situated on the southern bank of the Arkansas River on a beautiful bluff, and is a thriving and prosperous place. It is one of the most beautiful places I ever saw. It is handsomely laid off, elegantly built, and to its splendor and beauty the female inhabitants with their delightful presence graced the streets enrobed and adorned in all the pomp and splendor of an Eastern Queen. It revived and animated my youthful heart and it was with much reluctance that I left the place. The river at this place is about 320 yards wide with high and fertile banks. The population of Little Rock is about 3,000 souls." From the diary of Clinton Harrison Moore, March 1839

Little Rock - Click the links for more information

Clinton Presidential Center
Arkansas State Capitol	Located at Woodlane Drive and Capital Avenue, the State Capitol houses numerous historical exhibits.
Central High School 2125 W. Daisy Bates Drive	The Central High School National Historic Site features an exhibit about the 1957 Integration Crisis when President Eisenhower sent federal troops into Little Rock to protect the "Little Rock Nine" and facilitate their entrance into Central High. When Central High opened September 14, 1927, it was the largest high school in America.
Historic Arkansas Museum 200 E. Third Street 501-324-9351	The Historic Arkansas Museum showcases a new 51,000 square foot building that features Arkansas art and artifacts and four restored homes from the pre-Civil War era. Guided tours on the hour daily (no tour at noon) beginning at 9:00.
Military Supplies	Largest assortment of military gear.
Mount Holly Cemetery 1200 Broadway	Frequently referred to as The Westminster Abbey of Arkansas, Mount Holly Cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the final resting place for 11 Arkansas governors, 14 state Supreme Court justices, five Confederate Generals, and numerous heroes of military conflicts, including Arkansas' Civil War Boy Martyr, David O. Dodd. Also, see Quatie.
Old State House Museum 300 W. Markham Street (501) 324-9685	The Old State House Museum, pictured in the upper left, was the Arkansas State Capitol building from 1836 to 1911. Numerous historic exhibits, including Bill Clinton's running shoes and saxophone, comprise this National Historic Landmark that reopened in June 1999 after extensive renovation. Hours are Monday - Saturday from 9:00 - 5:00 and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00.
Quapaw Quarter 1315 S. Scott Street (501) 371-0075	The Quapaw Quarter includes three National Historic Districts and 135 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It offers a glimpse at Little Rock 100 years ago. Self-guided walking and driving tours are offered by the Quapaw Quarter Association.
Trapnall Hall 423 E. Capital Avenue (501) 324-9716	Trapnall Hall, built in 1843 and restored in 1963, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is used by the public for weddings and other social events.
EMOBA 1208 S. Louisiana Street (501) 372-0018	EMOBA: The Museum of Black Arkansans hosts changing exhibits about the African/American experience in Arkansas. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. Call before going there.

North Little Rock

The Old Mill

Fairway Avenue
at Lakeshore Drive

The Old Mill, used in the opening scene of the movie Gone With the Wind, was built in the 1930's. This re-creation of an old grist mill is a favorite place for photographers. See our Old Mill pictorial essay.

U.S.S. Razorback

The USS Razorback, after a distinguished military career that included being in Tokyo Harbor when the war ended, will now serve as a Maritime Museum.

Other Historical Places of Interest

Benton 25 miles south of Little Rock on Interstate 30	The Gann Museum, located at 218 S Market in Benton, was built in 1893, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is THE ONLY BUILDING IN THE WORLD to have been constructed out of bauxite, an aluminum ore mined in the area. Open Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 - 4:00. Phone: (501) 778-5513
Hope 110 miles south of Little Rock on Interstate 30	"I still believe in a place called Hope," said Democratic nominee Bill Clinton in 1992. The 42nd president of the United States was born at the Julia Chester Hospital in Hope.
Hot Springs From Benton, take Hwy 7	A must see in the Spa City is Bath House Row and the Arlington Hotel, where Al Capone established his home away from Chicago.
Links	Arkansas History and Heritage Arkansas History Commission Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources - Smackover Famous Arkansans Arkansas Post National Memorial
I, W. C. Thompson	Read Larry Jameson's account of Arkansans in the Civil War as told by his great grandfather, W. C. Thompson, a captain in CSA. Thompson not only fought in the early battle of Wilson's Creek in Missouri, his unit did not surrender until six weeks after Lee met Grant at Appomattox. This is a continuing project for Online Little Rock. Click here for this Civil War story.