Dr. Thomas William Hardison was a resident of Petit Jean
Mountain for nearly half a century: Struck by the beauty and
natural wonders of the land, he was among the first to
imagine creating a park here to preserve its pristine grandeur
for . . . — — Map (db m233669) HM
On South Moose Street north of East Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
The seat of justice for Conway County was first established in 1825, at the old town of Cadron, which had been the first county seat of Pulaski County. The County of Conway was named for Congressmen Henry Warton Conway. — — Map (db m237025) HM
On South Moose Street north of East Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
Freedom is Not Free
The General William Lewis Chapter DAR
honors
All Veterans of
the Korean War
1950 – 1953
Marker placed December 31, 2002 — — Map (db m237021) WM
On South Moose Street north of East Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of the men and
women of Conway County
who served in the armed
forces and sacrificed
unselfishly for the
freedom of the United
States of America — — Map (db m237019) WM
On South Moose Street north of East Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
Vietnam Era
August 5, 1964 May 7, 1975
This plaque is in remembrance and honor of the Vietnam War veterans from Conway County, Arkansas and commemorates the courageous service and dedication these veterans gave for their
country. Special . . . — — Map (db m237005) WM
On South Moose Street north of East Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
Erected in 2007 by Chapter 13 Disabled American Veterans
In memory and honor of all who served in World War I.
Doughboys
World War I, The War to End All Wars
The yanks are coming, the yanks are coming
and we won't be back till it's . . . — — Map (db m237004) WM
On South Moose Street north of East Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
Erected in 2003 by Chapter 13 Disabled American Veterans
In memory and honor of all who served in World War II
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 13 Officers
Commander Pat Calhoun • Adjutant Rafel Brents • Service Officer Herb . . . — — Map (db m237029) WM
On East Railroad Avenue at South Moose Street, on the right when traveling west on East Railroad Avenue.
During the Civil War, first Confederate units and later Union units occupied and fought at and near Lewisburg. Confederate units included the Co. A of the 17th Arkansas Infantry, which was enlisted at Lewisburg in Oct. 1861, and the 18th Arkansas . . . — — Map (db m237032) HM
On East Burrow Road west of South Bridge Street (State Route 9), on the left when traveling west.
While a Confederate unit, the Conway Mounted Rifles, formed at Lewisburg in May 1861, the town was a Union base for much of the war. A garrison was established Sept. 28, 1863, and Col. Abraham H. Ryan recruited the 3rd Arkansas Cavalry (U.S.) there. . . . — — Map (db m170456) HM
On South Bridge Street (Arkansas Route 9) at East Burrow Street, on the right when traveling west on South Bridge Street.
These stones memorialize Old Lewisburg .
First trading post of Conway County .
Established 1825 by Stephen D. Lewis .
Made county seat 1831 to 1850
again 1873 to 1884 .
Incorporated 1844 . — — Map (db m170957) HM
Near Petit Jean Mountain Road, on the right when traveling west.
This cabin was built in 1845 by John Walker, the second white settler on Petit Jean Mt. In 1854 it became the home of Owen & Jane West, a young couple who reared a family of 9 children, 5 of whom were born in this cabin without medical aid. . . . — — Map (db m233677) HM
On East Railroad Avenue west of South Moose Street, on the right when traveling west.
Lewisburg A trading post and steamboat landing was founded near here in 1825 by Major William Lewis, his son Stephen D. Lewis and Dr. Nimrod Manifee. The location gave them land and river access. A town grew up around the trading post and . . . — — Map (db m237068) HM