Civil War Capitol of Arkansas -- Central Ave., Hot Springs AR
N 34° 31.042 W 093° 03.258
15S E 495015 N 3819525
One of several brass plaques inset in the sidewalk along Central Avenue, this plaque discusses the Arkansas State Capitol moving to Hot Springs during the Civil War
Waymark Code: WMX7G6
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 12/08/2017
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This plaque is located along Central Avenue near the Pancake Shop, 216 Central Ave. It reads as follows:
"Early in 1862 Governor Henry Rector feared that federal troops were planning an attempt to seize Little Rock and decided to move the capitol of the state to Hot Springs. The movement of the government to Hot Springs was the highlight of the city’s role in the Civil War.
Central Avenue Historic District"
History of Marker:
Marker was placed here by the Central Avenue Historic District commission of Hot Springs
Link to Marker: Not listed
Additional Parking: Not Listed
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