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Pocahontas is the county seat with a population of 6,616. The other 10,407 residents of Randolph County live in rural areas and five incorporated communities - Maynard, Biggers, Reyno, Ravenden Springs and O'Kean . Local legend holds that Pocahontas was named the county seat through an act of trickery.
Pocahontas, AR. (870) 892-3924. Official webpage for the City of Pocahontas, Arkansas.
Jan 16, 2021 · Though small even by rural town standards, Pocahontas has its own municipal airport and is near enough to the neighboring state of Oklahoma and cities like Little Rock, Jonesboro, and Memphis to make day-trips a great way to see all the things the region has to offer. Below are 14 things to do in and around Pocahontas. 1. AME Church
Oct 3, 2023 · Begun as a river port significant to commerce, Pocahontas joins alluvial Delta bottom with the Ozark foothills. The town has served as Randolph County ’s only county seat and continues as a strategic educational and agricultural center in the state.
Pocahontas, Arkansas is not just a place with natural beauty and outdoor activities, but it also has some unique architectural marvels that are worth exploring. Here are some of the must-visit architectural landmarks in Pocahontas.
Wilderness Valley Ranch provides overnight guided horseback rides, hay rides and buggy rides with a natural camping experience. Pocahontas is one of Arkansas' most historic towns.
Step back in time to the Victorian Era when you visit the old river port town of Pocahontas, Randolph County’s seat of government and largest town—first settled in 1807. The downtown district on a bluff above the Black River contains one of Arkansas’s finest collections of late 1800s and early 1900s buildings.
Pocahontas is located on the east and west sides of the Black River in northeast Arkansas. The east side of the river marks the western edge of the delta of the Mississippi River. The west bank marks the easternmost extension of the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas.
Experience a classic Ozark hill town right at the edge of the Mississippi Delta. Downtown Pocahontas offers history and architecture, dining, shopping, upscale lodging, and multiple entertainment venues.
Downtown Pocahontas is one of the largest National Historic Districts in Arkansas, encompassing 17 square blocks. Picturesque red brick buildings showcase some of the best Victorian architecture in the state.
