National Memorial · Arkansas, United States
Arkansas Post National Memorial
Arkansas Post National Memorial is a national memorial in Arkansas, United States, covering 758 acres (307 ha).
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Park facts
| Park type | National Memorial |
|---|---|
| Location | Arkansas, United States |
| Area | 758 acres (307 ha) |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Arkansas Post National Memorial
The Arkansas Post (French: Poste de Arkansea; Spanish: Puesto de Arkansas), officially the Arkansas Post National Memorial, was the first European settlement located along the Mississippi River, in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain, and in the present-day U.S. state of Arkansas. In 1686, Henri de Tonti established it on behalf of Louis XIV of France for the purpose of trading with the Quapaw Nation. The French, Spanish, and Americans, who acquired the territory in 1803 with the Louisiana Purchase, considered the site of strategic value.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Arkansas Post National Memorial?
Arkansas Post National Memorial is in Arkansas, United States.
How big is Arkansas Post National Memorial?
Arkansas Post National Memorial covers 758 acres (307 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkansas_Post_National_Memorial — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/arpo/ — Official park page.