Powhatan Historic State Park

Denyse Anderson

2024-05

Very knowledgeable and friendly ranger. Interesting things to learn. Worth a visit.Restrooms: Clean.

Shere Keegan

2024-04

Absolutely beautiful and the information boards went above and beyond on descriptions.

AROS Law

2024-04

Can't say enough about this State Park! We needed a trip break and saw the highway sign....best stop of our trip! Not what you expect when heading down the two lane, and just when u are about to turn around...amazing view of the courthouse on the hill. Also a huge credit is the super engaged Park employee Zachary...he is so engaging, enthusiastic and a wealth of knowledge. We will be back and bringing others! Worth a day trip!

Curtis Carter

2023-05

Very interesting historic site. Unfortunately there are no walking/hiking trails nearby although they do have hiking stick medallions and a stamp for the Arkansas State Park Club 52.The courthouse doubles as the visitor center. It features some very interesting exhibits including a safe and vault used for Lawrence County tax collections. The park interpreter was extremely helpful giving us a brief rundown on some of the artifacts on display (how they were found and what they are). We also got a short explanation of a rivalry between Powhatan State Historic Site and the nearby Davidsonville State Historic Site (made the whole experience more interesting).It's interesting to note that Powhatan might have faced a similar fate had they not had the bridge (no longer present).Restrooms: Bathrooms were very clean and are located to the side of the Visitor Center down some steps. Unfortunately they were out of soap and towels (for hand drying) on our visit.Dog-friendliness: Someone living nearby had a dog and a sign that says beware of dog. So this may not be a great place to bring a furry friend.

chad skabronski

2023-07

Nice place with lots of history of Arkansas. You need to see Davidsonville State Park first since they are about 18 miles from each other.

Dave “Davesporty48”

2023-08

Nice quiet historical park on the black river.Cool old buildings on site with shaded picnic tables. Good spot for a break.

Beverly Luck

2024-03

Nice state park full of history on the beautiful Black River. The old schoolhouse is part of the park and is really neat.

JEFF MCNEESE

2024-04

Very informed as Park. Really nice to walk around. Visit all the buildings the interpretation. It's very good.

Miranda’s Moments

2023-06

Friendly employees. Lots of events and things to do here. Very neat place.

Pat Bryant

2019-05

We have been here several times and never could catch it open. Today we made it. It is a very historic building. They have several interesting exhibits. A lot of information is provided about the area. The jail is located nearby. Old day prisons were very brutal. This courthouse is a very impressive building from the highway. Stop in you will be impressed.

Alison Burton

2022-05

This state park is also very close to Lake Charles and Davidsonville State Parks so you can get 3 AR State Parks Passport stamps in one day. The young lady working there was very knowledgeable and pleasant. The old courtroom upstairs has the most stunning wood work! If one is into AR history or history in general, you definitely want to stop here!

Sharon Nichols

2022-05

Really interesting history. The exhibits in the old court house are very nice.

Jim H.

2023-05

Had a great experience having a guided tour of the old town, church , schoolhouse and Courthouse. Well worth the cost. Guide was very knowledgeable.

Sean Kim Rudd

2021-05

Love it!! Courthouse is gorgeous. Worth the visit. Very nice workers. Love the old bridge pillars too. Clean bathrooms that are heated. Will tour again.

Renee Todd

2023-10

We took a group of 6th grade students on a field trip here. The park interpreters were great and had a wonderful set of programs for us. It was a lot of fun and very educational.

Jon Nadler

2023-05

Great selection of history books in the gift shop!! In these modern times I’ve been finding fewer and fewer visitor centers with any kind of books at all on the area. This was a delightful exception!! I’m impressed with how well Arkansas builds and keeps their state parks! Many a state (including my own) could take notice!! Great job, rangers!!

Isabel

2019-05

Very well kept up. Enjoyed strolling the grounds.interesting history there. Nice place to picnic.

Margaret Connor

2018-05

We stopped to have a picnic. This was a beautiful, peaceful park. We enjoyed reading the plaques about the area's history.

Jesse N

2022-05

Very interesting history, facts, exhibits, excellent restoration and the staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and had high energy without getting in your business.

Brenda Brown

2022-05

Powhatan Historic State Park is such a beautiful building and I did learn something.

Leslie Chisum

2023-11

Great history information. Nice place to fish on the Black River and have a picnic.

Donna Johnson

2022-05

Beautiful park and amazing historic buildings.

R Moore

2023-09

On a schedule. Arrived before 08:00 walked around grounds. Went to tour courthouse 08:02 to do tour of it. Not open. Finally open at 08:25. My inside tour time was wasted waiting on them to open

kj pearson

2023-05

The gallows were interesting to see to say the least. The courthouse is beautiful!

Scarlett Callen

2019-05

I love this place. It's beautiful. We are having our wedding there. Everyone should stop in if they have a chance.

Tara Lara

2019-05

This was awesome excellent price and the people did an amazing job. Defiantly worth going to.

Daniell Linck-schrage

2022-05

The ranger was a very rude itch. She made crude statements about only going there for the park stamp. would not stay if she is the one working. Young person not been there along time but very very rude. The buildings of the park I have liked since I was a kid.

Reaper Tig

2020-05

Part of the American story.Very interesting site with lots of visual aids to tell the story.Awesome campground, fishing, pedal pontoon rental, lots of trails to walk or run, clean and well kept park with lots to do for all ages.I would stay here again if in the area.

Tiffney Fields

2023-05

Love the history of this state park. The old courthouse, jail and other out buildings with historical items are amazing.

Jewell Phillips

2020-05

My fathers and his father and on and on was raised here. Powhatan, Arkansas