Camp Shaver

Historical marker location:

Pocahontas, Arkansas

( Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 62 and Ring Drive, on the left when traveling east on U.S. 62.)

Marker installed: 2015

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.