ARKANSAS' OZARK GATEWAY REGION
A region defined by its natural beauty, enriched by the creativity and generosity of its residents, and enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year. Our region covers eight unique counties: Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp, and Stone, each with its own history, heritage, events, and attractions.
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🏛️ Arkansas State Capitol
Step inside one of Arkansas’ most iconic landmarks and experience history up close. Guided tours of the Arkansas State Capitol are free and open to the public — giving you a look inside the grand rotunda, historic chambers, and the stories that shaped our state.
Fun fact: the beautiful limestone used to build this Capitol was quarried in Batesville, Arkansas — meaning a piece of Independence County stands proudly in Little Rock.
Plan your visit, take the tour, and see Arkansas history from the inside out.
Drop by the Visitor Services Center on the first floor for self-guided brochures or by booking a free guided weekday tour at capitoltours@sos.arkansas.gov
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Mt. Pleasant may be small, but its academic story is powerful. 🏫 An original two-story schoolhouse was built and named Mount Pleasant Academy and opened in 1878, welcoming students from across the region. Sadly, the academy burned in 1905, but the community rebuilt—erecting another two-story school on the same site, and just a few years later it became a public school. By 1925 it was an accredited twelve-grade school, and stayed open with students until 2000. Even today, the school still stands as a proud symbol of Mt. Pleasant’s commitment to education and community.
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