Murfreesboro in Pike County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
An Attempt at Riches
The Martin Processing Plant
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 29, 2025
1. An Attempt at Riches Marker
In 1948, Glen L. Martin leased property to build a diamond processing plant. Martin's plant operation lasted only eight months after recovering less than 250 carats of diamonds. The original location of the Martin Plant has been preserved. Its location lies just south (to your left) of the Visitor Center.
Erected by Crater of Diamonds Arkansas State Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Features • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 34° 1.933′ N, 93° 40.223′ W. Marker is in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, in Pike County. It is on State Park Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro AR 71958, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Arkansas’ Ouachita Mountains and in Caddo Territory. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Authentic Ore Cart (within shouting distance of this marker); Dazzling Diamonds From the Crater (within shouting distance of this marker); John Wesley Huddleston (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James "Diamond Jim" Archer (about 300 feet away); Uncle Sam (about 400 feet away); Mine Shaft / Guard House (about 600 feet away); Star of Arkansas (about 700 feet away); Amarillo Starlight (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murfreesboro.
More about this marker. Located in the Crater of Diamonds Arkansas State Park
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 29, 2025
2. An Attempt at Riches Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
