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Arkansas State Parks

Jacksonport State Park

 

Located near the confluence of the Black and white Rivers, the town of Jacksonport was once an important trade center and busy steamboat port. In 1854 Jacksonport became the county seat and a courthouse made of brick which were manufactured in Jacksonport was built between 1869-1872. In the 1870's the Iron Mountain & Southern Railroad lay track through Jackson County, but the planned spur to Jacksonport was never added. As the train industry took over and the steamboat industry declined, Jacksonport Arkansas slowly vanished. Having moved the county seat to Newport in 1892, the courthouse in Jacksonport was abandoned. In 1962, the Jackson County Historical Society purchased the Jacksonport courthouse and began restoration in 1963.

Jacksonport became a state park in 1965. Jacksonport State Park features the museum exhibits of the courthouse as well as showing the river life of a paddle boat captain or deck hand aboard a timber pushing work boat. The 1931 paddleboat, Mary Woods No. 2 is open for tours seasonally. Jacksonport State Park also offers a hiking trail and campground.

 

To reach Jacksonport State Park from Newport Arkansas along AK67, take exit 83 and turn west (left) onto Highway 384. Continue 1 mile along Highway 384 and turn left (south) onto Highway 367. Follow Highway 367 for 2 miles and turn right (north) onto Highway 69 and continue for 3 miles to Jacksonport.

 
 
 
 
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