Depicts historical items in downtown Prescott including old iron bridge, railroad that started the town, Prairie DeAnn Battlefield, timber and wildlife industries.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Nevada County Depot Museum
Directions: U.S. 67 South, two miles from Interstate 30; watch for signs at two exits Restored railroad depot with exhibits on the Louisiana Purchase of April 1803
Prescott, AR MuseumsElkin's Ferry Battlefield
The site of fighting April 2-3, 1864 as Confederate troops tried to keep General Frederick Steele's Northern army from gaining a foothold across the Little Missouri River and positioning for an attack on the Confederate capital at Washington. It remains forested bottomlands, much as it was in 1864
Prescott, AR BattlefieldsPrescott Raceway Park
An I.H.R.A. (International Hot Rod Association) sanctioned 1/4 mile dragstrip
Prescott, AR ParksThings to do near Prescott, AR
McCollum-Chidester House
Directions: Ark. 278, which leads into town, becomes Washington Street Built for Peter McCollum in 1847, this museum feature...
Oakland Cemetery
The Confederate Section of this cemetery is the final resting place for more than 200 Confederate soldiers; over 150 years of...
Fort Southerland Park
Fort Southerland (also known as Fort Diamond) and Fort Lookout were both part of the formidable fortifications started by Con...
Magnolia Murals
Six colorful murals the depict the history of Magnolia are located around the historic square; one is located in the lobby of...
Ashley County Museum
Local history exhibits; carriage house; buggy collection; open by appointment. ...