Historical Marker
Arkansas Statehood Centennial
Historical marker location:
Little Rock, Arkansas
( Marker is at the intersection of Capitol Mall and State Capitol, on the left when traveling east on Capitol Mall.)
Marker installed: 1936
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.