Murfreesboro in Pike County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Pike County Diamond Mines
Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 2, 2018
1. Pike County Diamond Mines Marker
Two and a half miles southeast of this point is the only locality in North America where diamonds have been found in the rock in which they were formed. They have been found principally in one igneous pipe which, with three small pipes, aggregates about 80 acres. These pipes are the craters of a volcano which erupted under the water of the sea which covered this place. Diamonds were first discovered October 1, 1906, it is estimated that 48,000 stones have been recovered. About eight per cent of the diamonds recovered have been gem stones.Erected 1936 by 1836 Arkansas Centennial Comm. - Arkansas History Comm. 1936. (Marker Number B-26.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Natural Resources • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Arkansas Centennial Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 1, 1906.
Location. 34° 3.74′ N, 93° 41.395′ W. Marker is in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, in Pike County. Marker is at the intersection of Courthouse Square
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Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pike County Court House (a few steps from this marker); Henry Merrell / Royston Factory Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Glen Travis Campbell (approx. 8.6 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia article on the Crater of Diamond State Park. (Submitted on August 7, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. History of the Diamond Mine. (Submitted on August 7, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 2, 2018
2. View of marker looking north on Washington Avenue.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 2, 2018
3. Pike County Diamond Mines Marker in on far left of courthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 267 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 7, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
