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Helena is the eastern portion of Helena–West Helena, Arkansas, a city in Phillips County, Arkansas, located on the west bank of the Mississippi River. It was founded in 1833 by Nicholas Rightor and is named after the daughter of Sylvanus Phillips, an early settler of Phillips County and the namesake of Phillips County.
- Arkansas Welcome Center. Between the Arkansas and Mississippi border lies an Arkansas Welcome Center that deserves a few minutes of your time, especially if you’ve been wondering what you’d do to occupy yourself on your trip to Helena – West Helena.
- Phillips County Museum. Arkansas’ Phillips County Museum is housed in an old firehouse dating back to the 1870s and is very well done, considering the town’s small size.
- Fort Curtis. During the Civil War years, Fort Curtis was a bustling center of Union war activity; many of the campaigns in surrounding states were supplied and kicked off in Helena – West Helena.
- Delta Cultural Center. The Delta Cultural Center in Helena is the area’s premier destination for all things relating to the history, culture and musical traditions in this part of the Mississippi and Arkansas River Deltas.
Helena–West Helena (listen ⓘ; / ˈ h ɛ l ə n ə /) is the county seat of and the largest city within Phillips County, Arkansas, United States. The current city was consolidated, effective January 1, 2006, from the two Arkansas cities of Helena and West Helena.
Located at the southern tip of Crowley’s Ridge, home to numerous lakes, bordered by a national forest and three rivers, Helena has something to offer every outdoor enthusiast. Explore Museums & Exhibits
- abroadwithashley. Minneapolis, MN1,444 contributions. Very Informative. We came here to see the famous recording location of King Biscuit Time. If you’re on a blues trip (like us) then this is definitely worth the stop.
- Eddie M. 1 contribution. RAYMOND IS GREAT!!!!! Raymond provided an excellent tour of the facility. His knowledge of the House, as well as his personal knowledge of Helena is a must for anyone interested in history.
- VictoriaElizabethK. London, UK53 contributions. Step Back in History. The cemetery is understandably peaceful but to walk amongst the stones, it is very moving to see how many of the dead are unknown.
- Joseph A. Blytheville, AR3 contributions. Granny's Attic at it's finest! This museum is an amazing granny's attic museum. Every case is packed with trinkets and other artifacts that tell the local story!
13. Points of Interest & Landmarks. Helena Museum of Phillips County. 16. History Museums, Military Museums. Fort Curtis. 12. Points of Interest & Landmarks. Freedom Park. 8. Parks. Stay. A mix of the charming, modern, and tried and true.
Jun 11, 2024 · Helena-West Helena is located on the Mississippi River about seven and a half miles below the mouth of the St. Francis River. Helena was incorporated in 1833 and prospered as a river port, while West Helena began as a railroad town, incorporated in 1917.
