Arkansas Post, National Memorial in Arkansas County, United States.
The memorial sits at the meeting point of two rivers, featuring remaining structures from early European settlements and Civil War fortifications.
Henri de Tonti established Arkansas Post in 1686 as the first European settlement in the Mississippi River Valley under French colonial rule.
The memorial presents exhibits about the interactions between European settlers, Native American tribes, and the development of trade networks.
Visitors can explore the site through a self-guided tour that includes interpretive panels explaining the town layout and Civil War battlefield.
The original settlement now lies partially submerged, with archaeological remains preserved beneath the waters of the Arkansas River.
Location: Arkansas County
Inception: 1686
Founders: Henri de Tonti
Elevation above the sea: 53 m
Part of: National Park System
Address: 1741 Old Post Road, Gillett, Arkansas 72055-9733 72055-9733
Phone: +18705482207
Website: https://nps.gov/arpo
GPS coordinates: 34.01667,-91.34528
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:26
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