Behind the times in technology, although they are beginning to use e-mail for sending receights…read more The clerks are pleasant & share information as needed.

Just literally next to Walnut Ridge's Amtrak station is Cavenaugh Park, which has the Guitar Walk…read more It is also within walking distance from Beatles Park. It's really not much of a park but it's a giant guitar walkway that has several historical markers. The markers are about the legendary rockabilly/early rock and roll artists that have performed on the Rock 'n Roll Highway (or U.S. 67, the northeastern Arkansas portion). From the big-names like Elvis and Johnny Cash to the lesser knowns like Sonny Burgess, the musicians that paved the way for rock music are highlighted here.

I am contacting Atlas Obscura about this brief "walk" it's definitely worth seeing; especially if…read moreyou find yourself waiting for an Amtrak train in the middle of the night. First of all, bring earplugs, this display is literally a few feet from a fully functioning freight rail line with engineers compelled to blow their horns at insanely deafening levels all the way thru town. THAT would explain why the audio displays here are unusually loud when played (no doubt a real treat for residents who live nearby, but definitely no match for the trains when they do arrive). The guitar walk makes me feel a bit sad. It feels desperate and kitsch but is literally visible from space thanks to Google maps! There is a very rich musical heritage here, sadly not much evidence of it is left. What happened here? I do wish there were more music events were promoted in the region to keep this tradition going. Why so much emphasis on the Beatles (who never performed here) when there are so many other local legends who did play the region? Without a doubt the Beatles are great, so why doesn't every city they performed concerts in set up a tribute?

This log building was built in 1833 and was used as an inn, tavern, and distillery. As much as…read more1,500 gallons of apple brandy were produced each year and there is a residue on the ceiling that is called the "angels' share." The craftmanship of the building is incredible and the methods used to connect the logs at the corner are worth noting. Tours are available on Tuesdays during the summer that also include the Rice-Upshaw House across the Eleven Point River. While driving through Dalton, you should check this out.

I wouldn't hesitate to call these boys to come put my fire out. Highly recommended.read more

The Civil War happened here though not to the same level as Virginia and Tennessee. Arkansas did…read moresecede from the Union and was part of the Confederacy. And this marker points out a part of that history. It reads, "Near this place, on February 8, 1864, Union and Confederate forces engaged in a 12 mile running battle that ranged from the old Morgan's Mill on Spring River up and across Martin's Creek along the old Indian trail that ran from Memphis to Springfield. The Federals, consisting of the 11th Missouri Cavalry; 4th Arkansas Mounted Infantry, and 1st Nebraska Cavalry under the command of Col. Robert R. Livingston, crossed the Spring River and engaged the Confederate forces Freeman's Regiment, Missouri Cavalry under the command of Col. Thomas R. Freeman. The junior officers in charge of the engagement were Capt. M.H. Wolfe of Fristoe's Regiment, Missouri Cavalry, Capt. Joseph B. Love and Capt. Mau V. Shaver's cavalry regiments under Col. Freeman's Command who led most of the charges against Colonel John W. Stephens of the 11th Missouri Cavalry, 1st Nebraska Cavalry under the command of Captain T.J. Majors as well as eight men from the 4th Arkansas Mounted Infantry." Continuing, "Confederate forces out numbered the Federals and gained the advantage on the Baker Farm and ran the Federal Forces back where Hardy is today. This was a clear Confederate victory. Casualties: U.S. 6 killed, 8 wounded, and C.S. 22 killed with several wounded." The marker is in a small highway pullout next to the mill (same mill? rebuilt?) so it is easy enough to stop and look around. [Review 19823 overall - 299 in Arkansas - 796 of 2023.]