Powhatan Historic State Park
Powhatan Historic State Park (formerly Powhatan Courthouse State Park) is a 9.1-acre (3.7 ha) Arkansas state park in Lawrence County, Arkansas in the United States. On the map, it sits 3 mi west of Portia. It dates from 1970.
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A museum, 3 mi west of Portia
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Hardy, 25 miles northwest. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Memphis
Memphis is about 94 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 71–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1970
Powhatan Historic State Park dates from 1970. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
The weather near Powhatan Historic shifts through the year, as below.
Powhatan Historic State Park
Powhatan Historic State Park (formerly Powhatan Courthouse State Park) is a 9.1-acre (3.7 ha) Arkansas state park in Lawrence County, Arkansas in the United States. The park contains the 1888 Powhatan courthouse which served as the home of county government from 1869 to 1968. Today the structure displays items of cultural and historical significance and hosts the park's Visitor Center. The park includes four additional historical buildings and the Arkansas History Commission's Northeast Arkansas Regional Archives. A tour of the historic structures is available. Powhatan served as an important stop for traffic on the Black River until the installation of the Kansas City-Memphis Railwayline two miles north in 1883 significantly decreased the need for river transportation.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1970
Rooms near Powhatan Historic State Park
Close by, places to stay are in Walnut Ridge (4) and Pocahontas (3), and Jonesboro has the most rooms in the area (38).
Walnut Ridge
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
5,478 people
10 mi east of Powhatan Historic
Jonesboro
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
83,296 people
31 mi southeast of Powhatan Historic
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Powhatan Historic | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Ridge | 10 mi east | 15 min | 4 1 hotel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 5,478 | $118K | C |
| Portia | 3 mi east | 5 min | 1 1 RV park | 515 | $85K | — |
| Smithville | 10 mi west | 15 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 82 | $93K | — |
| Pocahontas | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 motel | 7,622 | $120K | C− |
| Imboden | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 1 1 motel | 627 | $105K | — |
| Hardy 28% vacation homes | 25 mi northwest | 40 min | 9 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 780 | $59K | — |
| Hoxie | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 1 1 motel | 2,568 | $88K | — |
| Ravenden | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 1 1 campground | 415 | $95K | — |
| Jonesboro | 31 mi southeast | 45 min | 38 27 hotels · 6 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 RV parks | 83,296 | $223K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
These lie within 60 miles as the crow flies.
60 mi CaveBlanchard Springs Caverns59 mi Theme parkHydro Adventures
34 mi MuseumJacksonport State Park
114 mi MuseumEddie Mae Herron Center & MuseumPhoto credits
Blanchard Springs Caverns: Eric Hunt, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Jacksonport State Park: Jma661, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eddie Mae Herron Center & Museum: Asimov72455, CC BY-SA 3.0
What people ask about Powhatan Historic
What town is Powhatan Historic State Park near?
Portia, AR, about 3 miles east.
When is the best time to visit Powhatan Historic State Park?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 71–83°.
How far is Powhatan Historic State Park from Memphis?
About 94 miles southeast of Memphis, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Powhatan Historic State Park?
Jonesboro Municipal (JBR), about 32 miles away. The nearest big hub is Frederick W. Smith (MEM), about 97 miles.
Where should I stay near Powhatan Historic State Park?
Walnut Ridge (10 mi, 4 places to stay), Jonesboro (31 mi, 38 places to stay) and Pocahontas (14 mi, 3 places to stay).
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