The Largest Historic District In Arkansas Is Well Worth The Trip
At 17 blocks, the commercial historic district in Pocahontas is the largest in Arkansas. The district is home to many of the state’s oldest businesses as well as some of the first. Let’s take a stroll through this splendidly long district and see what historic goodies we find.
Walking around the town's historic district makes for the perfect day trip. The large district roughly resides between the streets of Rice, Thomasville, Jordan, and McDonald.
The Randolph County Heritage Museum is a great place to learn more about the extensive history of the town. Be sure to pick up a walking tour pamphlet as you head out the door, it highlights all the interesting stops in the historic district.
The large installations make up the fifty or so quilts of the Randolph County Quilt Trail. The trail started in 2009 and was the first of its kind in Arkansas (which has now spread to several other towns).
One of noteworthy stops is the Sanitary Barbershop. Established in 1894, it's one of the oldest continuously operated barbershops in the nation.
Futrell's Pharmacy is the state's oldest drug store, it opened back in 1854. Sip on the nostalgia with an old school float from the pharmacy's soda fountain.
Thanks to recent renovations earlier in the year, the historic theatre is completely revitalized. The Downtown Playhouse has three upcoming plays announced for the 2019 season, It Runs in the Family, God's Favorite, and Wait Until Dark. You can visit their Facebook Page for more information
This unsuspecting building in the historic district is the Lesmeister Guesthouse. The 1902 building has been remodeled into a gorgeous upscale lodging. The suites start at $124/night and more information can be found right here.
For a useful map with even more attractions to discover in the district, visit this link.
Have you cruised through the historic district in Pocahontas? What was your favorite place? Share with us in the comments below!
Another historic place to get lost in is the state’s oldest tavern.
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