Arkansas Post National Memorial

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confluence of two rivers
Located at the confluence of two rivers, Arkansas Post has served as a gathering place for many cultures.
the Alligator Slough footbridge
The Alligator Slough footbridge
Arkansas Post National Memorial is in the Lower Mississippi Riverine Forest ecoregion.
Located at the confluence of two rivers, Arkansas Post has served as a gathering place for many cultures throughout human history - it represents cultural cooperation, conflict, synthesis, and diversity.
Over the three centuries of history at Arkansas Post, the area has been greatly changed by both natu
Located at the northern edge of the Gulf coastal plain, the Arkansas Post's native growth ranges from prairie grasses and lowland hardwood forests to wetland marshes near the bayous and river.
Arkansas Post National Monument cannon firing
During the Civil War, Confederate troops tried to maintain tactical control of the confluence of the Arkansas and White Rivers, and in 1862 they constructed a massive earthen fortification known as Fort Hindman at the Post. In January 1863 Union troops d
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About Arkansas Post National Memorial

Located at the confluence of two rivers, Arkansas Post has served as a gathering place for many cultures throughout human history - it represents cultural cooperation, conflict, synthesis, and diversity.

Quick Facts

State Arkansas
Designation National Memorial
State Code AR
Weather Arkansas shares the same climate classification as the rest of the southeastern United States: humid subtropical. This type of climate features relatively mild winters and hot, steamy summers.

Location & Map

Arkansas Post National Memorial is located in Arkansas.

Operating Hours

The park grounds are open daily: 7:00 am to sunset. The visitor center is open Thursday through Monday: 8:30 am to 5 pm. Please visit the Visitor Center section on this page for more information.

Wednesday 7:00AM - Sunset
Monday 7:00AM - Sunset
Thursday 7:00AM - Sunset
Sunday 7:00AM - Sunset
Tuesday 7:00AM - Sunset
Friday 7:00AM - Sunset
Saturday 7:00AM - Sunset

Activities

Arts and Culture Cultural Demonstrations Boating Fishing Freshwater Fishing Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hiking Front-Country Hiking Living History Historic Weapons Demonstration First Person Interpretation Paddling Canoeing Kayaking Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Getting There

Arkansas Post National Memorial is located in southeastern Arkansas. The entrance to the park is on Arkansas Hwy 169, seven miles south of Gillett, via US Hwy 165 (The Great River Road), and about 20 miles northeast of Dumas, via US 165.

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Contact & Address

Address 1741 Old Post Road, Gillett, AR, 72055
Phone 8705482207
Email arpo_information@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

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Visitor Centers

Arkansas Post Visitor Center

View the park movie, "Arkansas Post: Echoes of the Past" and explore museum exhibits reflecting over three hundred years of human history at Arkansas Post.

Hours: The Arkansas Post Visitor Center and Museum is open Thursday to Monday and closed Tuesday to Wednesday.

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