The Oldest Store in Arkansas, Oark General Store, Is Worth a Drive From Any Corner Of the State
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Melissa Mahoney
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Deep in the heart of the Ozark National Forest lies the tiny town of Oark. And in this tiny town, lies the oldest store in Arkansas. Oark General store has been around for over one-hundred years supplying provisions and groceries to the surrounding community.
It first opened in the year 1890 to provide supplies to the isolated community it resides in.
To this day, locals can stop in to buy a few necessities without having to drive to a larger town or city.
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The food here is so good that people travel from all over the state just for a meal. Seating is available both indoors and outside.
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Some menu items include wraps, croissant sandwiches, burgers, fries, onion rings, and biscuits and gravy. Come hungry because the portions here are huge!
There is a variety of homemade pie to choose from and you won't want to miss ordering a slice!
And, while it still sells some supplies, it has transformed into mainly a restaurant.
Take the drive along country roads, surround yourself with the beauty of the Ozark National Forest, and stop by the Oark General Store. With its excellent food, friendly staff, and items for sale, a drive to this iconic historic place is absolutely worth it!
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Oark General Store, 117 Co Rd 5241, Oark, AR 72852, USA