Three archeological landmarks designated by Arkansas State Parks, Archeological Survey
The historic designation provides official recognition and enhanced protection for sites of significance to the scientific study and public representation of Arkansas' indigenous past.
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The newly designated State Archeological Landmarks are:
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park
Parkin Archeological State Park
Davidsonville Historic State Park
These specific sites were recognized in collaboration with Arkansas State Parks, ARAS, and the Quapaw Nation, the descendant community of the Native American groups who built and lived at these locations.
Visitor finds 2.3-carat diamond at Arkansas state park
For more information, please visit , and for information on Parkin Archeological State Park and its new facilities, you can also visit .
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