Eiffel Tower Park

Historical marker location:

Paris, Arkansas

( Marker is at the intersection of North Express Street and West Walnut Street (State Highway 22) on North Express Street.)

Paris, Arkansas.

In the early 20th century, Arkansas became a major producer of rice, thanks to the development of new varieties of rice that could thrive in the state's humid climate. Today, Arkansas is one of the largest producers of rice in the U.S.