Cadron Blockhouse

Historical marker location:

6200 Highway 319 West, Conway, Arkansas

( Marker can be reached from State Highway 319, 1.7 miles west of 6200 Highway 319 West (U.S. 64).)

Marker installed: 1979

Hot Springs, Arkansas, has been a popular tourist destination since the 19th century because of its natural hot springs. In fact, the area was designated as Hot Springs National Park in 1921, making it the oldest national park in the United States.