Historic Washington State Park

Historic Washington State Park encompasses 101 acres containing multiple preserved 19th-century buildings, including the 1874 Hempstead County Courthouse and a blacksmith shop.

The site served as Arkansas's Confederate capital from 1863 to 1865 and features the location where James Black crafted the original Bowie knife for James Bowie.

The park maintains the largest collection of nineteenth-century structures in Arkansas, representing architectural styles and building methods from 1824 to 1889.

Visitors can explore the grounds daily from 8 AM to 5 PM, participate in guided tours, and dine at Williams Tavern Restaurant from Tuesday through Sunday.

The B.W. Edwards Museum within the park displays 600 pieces of historical artifacts, including knives, muskets, rifles, and tools from the pioneer era.

Location: Washington

Inception: 1973

Address: 103 Franklin St, Washington, AR 71862 71862

Website: https://arkansasstateparks.com/parks/historic-washington-state-park

GPS coordinates: 33.77389,-93.68333

Latest update: May 31, 2025 07:33