First Postal Stop

Historical marker location:

8047 Hwy 166 S, Black Rock, Arkansas

( Marker can be reached from Arkansas Route 166, 0.6 miles south of Arkansas Highway 361.)

Davidsonville Historic State Park.

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.