Complete information for planning your trip to Arkansas Post National Memorial is now on National Park Planner.
Arkansas Post National Memorial in Gillett, Arkansas, preserves the 300-year history of the first European settlement on the Arkansas River and the first capital of the Arkansas Territory. In 1686, a group of Frenchmen established a trading post in the area of the present day memorial. Later, Arkansas Post evolved to include military forts as well as land for residents and business owners.
The park consists of an 1800s American-era townsite, a Visitor Center with an exhibit area about the history of Arkansas Post, three miles of walking paths and trails, and a large picnic area. Fishing is allowed in the waters surrounding and within the park boundary.
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Last updated on November 11, 2026
