Constructed by freed slaves in 1889, this church is said to consist of the oldest Black congregation of the UMC system west of the Mississippi.
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American Bonsai Nursery
Directions: From I-40 take Exit 7 to I-540 South, then Exit 3 at Van Buren to Ark. 59. Go left for one long block, turn left into the Industrial Park, then go three miles to 5141 Industrial Park Rd Browse "finished"
Van Buren, AR GardensCrawford County Courthouse
The oldest active courthouse west of the Mississippi;
Van Buren, AR Historic CourthousesMount Olive United Methodist Church
Constructed by freed slaves in 1889
Van Buren, AR Historic ChurchesVan Buren Confederate Monument
Directions: Crawford County Courthouse Lawn Has been in existence for over 150 years
Van Buren, AR MonumentsArkansas & Missouri Railroad
Three train trips are available on this historic train: round trip from Springdale to historic Van Buren; round trip from historic Van Buren to Winslow; excursion from Fort Smith to Winslow on Sundays, April through September. You'
Van Buren, AR Railroad HistoryThings to do near Van Buren, AR
Fort Smith Museum of History
Directions: West end of Rogers Ave. between 3rd and 4th Streets Artifacts depict history and culture of the Fort Smith are...
Museum of Prehistory & History
Regional museum with aspects of local history; exhibits on the people (including Native Americans) and events of the Arkansas...
Mount Magazine Scenic Byway
Mount Magazine Scenic Byway leads travelers across the top of Mount Magazine, the highest point in Arkansas. It includes a 20...
Fort Smith Trolley Museum
Directions: Go south on South 4th from Garrison Avenue. The museum is 4 blocks south of the avenue. You will see a steam loco...
Rialto Community Arts Center
Directions: U.S. 64 becomes Broadway in downtown Morrilton Restored historic 1911 movie theatre that has performances of c...