Parkin Archeological State Park


Parkin Archeological State Park

Parks Directory of the United States / State Parks / Arkansas
Location:In the community of Parkin, at the junction of US 64 and AR 184 north.
Facilities:Interpretive trails; visitor center with exhibit area, archeologicallaboratory, and gift shop; picnic area, playground, enclosed pavilion.
Activities:Interpretive programs.
Special Features:A National Historic Landmark, Park interprets the Mississippi PeriodNative American village located here from AD 1000 to 1550 and visitedby the Hernando de Soto expedition in 1541. The mound site is jointlymanaged by Arkansas State Parks and the Arkansas Archeological Surveyas a research station, museum, and interpretive center.
Address:PO Box 1110
Parkin, AR 72373
Phone:870-755-2500
Fax:870-755-2676
Web: www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/park.asp?id=40
Size: 61 acres.
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