Historic Washington State Park
1874 Hempstead County Courthouse at Historic Washington State Park...
Horse drawn carriages at Historic Washington State Park...
Gymnasium at Historic Washington State Park...
Brunson House is available for events...
Take a surrey ride at Historic Washington State Park...
Blacksmith at Historic Washington State Park...
Educational groups at Historic Washington State Park...
Historical reenactments at Historic Washington State Park...
Music at Historic Washington State Park...
What to know
An important stop on the Southwest Trail, James Bowie, Sam Houston, and Davy Crockett famously traveled through here. James Black, a local blacksmith, actually forged the legendary Bowie knife. From 1863-1865, it served as the Confederate capital of Arkansas. The 1874 Courthouse serves as the park visitor center. Start there, and continue to the Blacksmith Shop, Weapons Museum, Print Museum, and other historic locations that make up the largest collection of 19th-century buildings in the state. Williams Tavern Restaurant serves home cooking Tuesday - Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
103 Franklin Street
Washington, AR 71862
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