Sulphur Springs, Arkansas is a hidden gem. Located in the northwest part of the state, it offers a lot for a small town. One if its jewels is a spot where you can stand in three states at once! An interesting historical marker there provides a bit of history, and we definitely think it is worth a stop.

If you're entering or leaving Arkansas on the northwest side of the state, there's one pit stop you need to make.
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It's in the town of Sulphur Springs. On the very edge of AR-43 resides a marker where three states meet: Arkansas, Missouri, nd Oklahoma.
The marker is one of the few places in the nation where three states converge.
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There are only 65 spots like this in the entire United States, so being able to stand in three states in Arkansas makes it a very special thing!

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Although it looks like a single structure, the marker is made up of multiple monuments.
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The stacked layers cover history from 1821 to 1960! The Ozark Culture Club erected the large marble portion of this historical marker in 1915. It indicates when each territory became a state. The bottom circle was created by the Lions Club in the 1960s. It features the dividing state lines and their images.
Part of the marker is actually older than Arkansas.
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The small, weathered stone on top is from 1821, when Missouri became a state. Although it's not official, the small marker is thought to signify part of the Missouri Comprise. One of the stipulations of Missouri's statehood was that any state north of it's southwestern border would be a free state.
This little roadside attraction is a quick and interesting bit of history in Arkansas (as well as Missouri and Oklahoma), and one of the fun things to do in Sulphur Springs.
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It's worth taking a minute to stop and snap a picture of this unique place. You'll also get the undeniable thrill of standing in three states at once!

Have you ever been to Arkansas to stand in three states? Would you agree that its one of the most fun things to do in Sulphur Springs? What’s your other favorite roadside attraction in the state? Share with us in the comments below! To learn more about the town of Sulphur Springs, be sure to visit the the city’s Facebook page.

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Where can we find other hidden gems in Arkansas?

  • The Gunner Pool Recreation Area in Fifty-Six features a natural pool completely surrounded by creeks.
  • The Ozone Burger Barn in Ozone is a tiny barn near a forest that serves up some of the best burgers in Arkansas.
  • The ghost town of Monte Ne sits below the surface of Beaver Lake and its remnants can be seen primarily during seasons where the water is very low,

Read on to learn more about some of the many other hidden gems in Arkansas.

Where can we find historic landmarks in Arkansas?

  • Central High School in Little Rock is where the “Little Rock Nine” made their courageous yet terrifying stand toward school integration.
  • The Arkansas Post in Arkansas Post is the oldest settlement in the state and also a state park.
  • The Bathhouse Row Historic District in Hot Springs is home to dozens of bathhouses built between 1892 and 1923 using water piped in from the natural thermal springs.

Read on to learn more about some of the many other interesting historic landmarks in Arkansas.

Where can we find some of the best hikes in Arkansas?

  • The Ozark Highland Trail in the White Rock Mountain Recreation Area offers breathtaking views of the Boston Mountains.
  • The Cedar Falls Trail in Petite Jean State Park is popular for its falls by the same name.
  • The Blanchard Spring Trail in the Blanchard Springs Recreation Area is one of the easiest hikes in Arkansas.

Read on to learn more about some of the many other exciting hikes in Arkansas.

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