Historical Marker
The New Fort Curtis
Historical marker location:
701 York Street, Helena, Arkansas
( Marker is on York Street east of Beech Street, on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 2013
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.