Historic Washington State Park
Historic Washington State Park (formerly Old Washington Historic State Park) is a 101-acre (41 ha) Arkansas state park in Hempstead County, Arkansas in the United States. Visitors find it 0 mi north of Washington. It was established in 1973.
A museum, 0 mi north of Washington
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 92–92°, and about 70 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Hope is the nearest base
Hope is 9 miles southeast, with 10 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 64–81°. When to go ↓
Established in 1973
Historic Washington State Park dates from 1973. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Historic Washington State Park
Historic Washington State Park (formerly Old Washington Historic State Park) is a 101-acre (41 ha) Arkansas state park in Hempstead County, Arkansas in the United States. The museum village contains a collection of pioneer artifacts from the town of Washington, Arkansas, which is a former pioneer settlement along the Southwest Trail. Walking interpretive tours are available throughout the 54 buildings. Washington served as a major trading point along the Southwest Trail, evolving into the Hempstead county seat and later the capital of Arkansas from 1863 to 1865 when Little Rock was threatened during the Civil War. The original plat of Washington was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 as the Washington Historic District.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1973
- Area
- 101 acres
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1972)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.8K a year
Places to stay near Historic Washington State Park
The closest lodging is in Hope (10) and Nashville (8).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Historic Washington | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | in town | — | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 92 | — | — |
| Hope | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 10 7 hotels · 2 motels · 1 RV park | 8,445 | $92K | D− |
| Nashville | 15 mi northwest | 25 min | 8 1 hotel · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 3,945 | $168K | C− |
| Murfreesboro | 21 mi north | 30 min | 14 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 1,443 | $119K | B |
| Texarkana | 29 mi southwest | 45 min | 32 25 hotels · 5 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 29,123 | $170K | D− |
| Prescott | 17 mi east | 25 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 2,949 | $82K | C− |
| Yarborough Landing | 19 mi west | 30 min | 3 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 380 | $101K | — |
| Ashdown | 26 mi west | 40 min | 4 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 4,135 | $140K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
More places people know lie within 65 miles.
118 mi State parkCrater of Diamonds State Park
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29 mi National Historic SitePresident William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site7K visitors a year
60 mi National forestOuachita National Forest64 mi Theme parkMagic Springs and Crystal Falls
58 mi GardenGarvan Woodland Gardens
32 mi MuseumAce of Clubs House61 mi MuseumMid-America Science MuseumPhoto credits
Crater of Diamonds State Park: Doug Wertman from Rogers, AR, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Hot Springs National Park: Unknown, Public domain · President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ouachita National Forest: U.S. Forest Service, Public domain · Garvan Woodland Gardens: Nngowen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ace of Clubs House: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Questions about Historic Washington
What town is Historic Washington State Park near?
Washington, AR, about 0 miles south.
When is the best time to visit Historic Washington State Park?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 64–81°.
What is the closest airport to Historic Washington State Park?
Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) (TXK), about 28 miles away. The nearest big hub is Dallas Love Field (DAL), about 194 miles.
Where should I stay near Historic Washington State Park?
Hope (9 mi, 10 places to stay), Nashville (15 mi, 8 places to stay) and Murfreesboro (21 mi, 14 places to stay).
Tips from Washington
There are no tips yet, so start one in Washington’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.