Historic Washington, Arkansas - Softcover

Brooke, Steven

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565546520 ISBN 13: 9781565546523

Publisher: Pelican Publishing Co, 2000

Synopsis

Historic Washington, Arkansas The author examines the architecture of Old Washington State Park, viewing everything from courthouses to churches to better understand those who lived and died there. It covers events leading up to its founding in 1824 through its restoration and present day operation. Full description

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This handsome full-color guide provides an in-depth look at Washington, Arkansas, from events leading up to its founding in 1824 through its restoration and present-day operation.

Synopsis

Established in 1824, Washington is the oldest city in Arkansas. Founded by Methodist circuit rider William Stevenson, a town grew up around Ebenezer Campground. It was at a crossroads for many well-known men who passed through on their way to Texas, but began to decline when railroad bypassed it in 1874. With this book, Steven Brooke takes an in-depth look at the architecture of Old Washington. The author examines its courthouse, schools, taverns, and churches, providing the reader with unique insights into the people who built, lived, and died within these structures. This handsome little photographic guide is perfect for the 200,000 annual visitors to this historic town, where the first bowie knife was made. The park includes a working print shop, as well as a weapons museum, considered to be among the top five in the United States.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Co
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1565546520
• ISBN 13: 9781565546523
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64