Arkansas City, Arkansas USA: History

Historical Arkansas City

History is steep in this little river town and this history is joined to Choctaw Island WMA just across the levee where the trail system to explore the Island begins.

Restored home of John H. Johnson, founder and publisher of Ebony and Jett Magazines

Famous people that are a part of our past are remembered here…the restored home of John H. Johnson, founder and publisher of Ebony and Jett Magazines..the law office of Arkansas Governor X.O. Pindall

Law Office of Arkansas Governor X.O. Pindall

Historic buildings from the levee

Backwoods trails on Choctaw Island Wildlife Management Area

Winter time area hiking trails

Fun on the Mississippi River (sandbar) Beach

Original Arkansas City High School - Desha County Courthouse Annex

Just some of Choctaw Island Wildlife Management Area

Restored home of John H. Johnson, founder and publisher or Ebony and Jet Magazines

View of Arkansas City from atop the Levee

Mound Cemetery - listed on National Register of Historic Places

River view from one of the many Choctaw Island walking trails.

Choctaw Island boat ramp with Missisippi river access

Moore Farms Access to Kate Adams Lake - one of several public access lakes.

Levee view of historical Arkansas City

Farm houses

Historical Arkansas City