The Louisiana Purchase State Park is an important place in history, this National Historic Landmark preserves the initial point from which all surveys of property acquired through the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 originated. The Louisiana Purchase State Park is located at AR Hwy 362 in Brinkley, Arkansas. For more information on this state park, click here.
An elevated boardwalk above the surrounding headwater swamp leads to the granite monument marking the survey’s starting point. Wayside exhibits tell the story of the Louisiana Purchase, which opened up the American West. Other panels interpret the lowlands and its native flora and fauna.
The Louisiana Purchase boardwalk trail is a 950-foot boardwalk leading to the beginning point from which the Louisiana Purchase was surveyed. The headwater cypress swamp is interpreted by signs and wayside exhibits along the boardwalk.
This scenic walk is accessible to wheelchairs and is an excellent area for photographing scenery and wildlife. No other facilities are located at this park, except for ADA vault toilet facilities. Restroom facilities are located at the trailhead of this day-use park.
The Louisiana Purchase State Park is a gorgeous place, that offers a very unique visitor experience! It’s also an important part of our nations history and a great place to take pictures! Pictures used in this article are owned by the Arkansas Parks Service.
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