Winrock in Conway County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Special Places to See
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 24, 2023
1. Special Places to See Marker
As you explore these unique structures around Petit Jean State Park, you will find that nature and history are strongly connected here.
Rock House Cave - Explore this sandstone bluff shelter and look for ancient Native American pictographs inside.
Pioneer Cabin - Visit a log cabin constructed by John Walker in 1845.
Mather Lodge - The historic section of this building was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1934. A new addition was added in 2012. The lodge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Davies Bridge - This CCC structure was completed in 1934 and was named Cedar Creek Bridge. It was dedicated as Davies Bridge in 1999. This bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Discover more about each of these by visiting them and attending interpretive programs about them.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Native Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 35° 7.225′ N, 92° 56.071′ W. Marker is in Winrock
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Arkansas's First State Park (here, next to this marker); Geology of Cedar Creek Falls Overlook (here, next to this marker); Two Dominant Fossils of the Area (within shouting distance of this marker); Rock House Cave: Rock Art (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Old Pioneer Cabin (approx. ¼ mile away); Cement Sculptures by Dionicio Rodriguez (approx. 0.7 miles away); The CCC at Petit Jean State Park (approx. ¾ mile away); Civilian Conservation Corps and the Building of Arkansas's First State Park (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winrock.
More about this marker. The marker is located in Petit Jean State Park.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 24, 2023
2. Special Places to See Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
