Tom Cory

Historical marker location:

428 S James St, Jacksonville, Arkansas

( Marker is on South James Street just north of Louise, on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2005

1933-2000.

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.