Downtown in Little Rock in Pulaski County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Capital Hotel
Historical Marker
Capital Hotel was opened on this site in 1877. General and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant visited Little Rock on April 15, 1880. They were guests of this hotel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant series list.
Location. 34° 44.889′ N, 92° 16.288′ W. Marker is in Little Rock, Arkansas, in Pulaski County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Louisiana Street and West Markham Street, on the right when traveling north on Louisiana Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Little Rock AR 72201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Freedom Riders in Little Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Little Rock City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); A Tribute to Gen. Thos. J. Churchill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arkansas State Capitol (about 300 feet away); In Loving Remembrance of the Confederate Women of Arkansas (about 300 feet away); To the Honor and Memory of the Southern Soldiers (about 300 feet away); Gen. James Miller (about 300 feet away); 150th Anniversary of the War Between the States (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Little Rock.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 19, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.