Parkin in Cross County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Mississippian Garden

— Parkin Archaeological State Park —

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 9, 2018

1. Mississippian Garden Marker

Inscription. The legacy of the Mississippian culture lives forever through the Three Sisters Garden, like the one you see planted here.

The American Indians who lived here over 500 years ago were expert farmers whose most important crops were corn, beans, and squash - often referred to as the "Three Sisters."

Sunflowers, other plants, meat, and fish rounded out their diets.

The Mississippians had no refrigeration, but they made their harvests last by drying some food (corn, beans, meat) and processing it throughout the winter. Other foods, like squash and root vegetables kept well through the cold months.

Even though the diet was limited back then, can you think of delicious dishes you could have made with these foods?

Erected by Department of Arkansas Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Native Americans.

Location. 35° 16.644′ N, 90° 33.28′ W. Marker is in Parkin, Arkansas, in Cross County. Marker is on Arkansas Route 184, 0.4 miles north of U.S. 64, on the left when traveling north. Located at north side of parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 State Hwy 184, Parkin AR 72373, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. Protecting Casqui's Capital (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sawdust Hill Community (within shouting distance of this marker); Northeast Arkansas Discovery Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); A Hidden School Discovered (approx. ¼ mile away); Conducting the Research (approx. ¼ mile away); Class Is In Session (approx. ¼ mile away); The Northern Ohio School (approx. ¼ mile away); Struggle for Education (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Parkin.

Mississippian Garden and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 9, 2018

2. Mississippian Garden and marker

Parkin Archaeological State Park sign. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 9, 2018

3. Parkin Archaeological State Park sign.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 19, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.