Arkansas State Park Guide 2008 - (Page 27) Arkansas State Parks Connections to a Prehistoric Civilization Hampson Archeological Museum State Park P Box 156, Wilson, AR 72395 .O. 870-655-8622 n Fax: 870-655-8061 e-mail:hampsonarcheologicalmuseum@arkansas.com GPS: 35° 34.1' 10.7" N / 90° 2.4' 25" W Hampson Museum exhibits a nationally renowned collection from the Nodena culture, a civilization of art, religion, political structure, and trading networks developed in this area from A.D. 1400 to 1650. Its preservation is due to Dr. James K. Hampson and his family. The museum is located in Wilson at the junction of U.S. 61 and Lake Drive. Museum Entrance Fee: Adult—$2.50 each; Child (age 6-12)—$1.50 each; Family—$8 Open—8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Tuesday-Saturday); 1 p.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday) / Closed—Monday (except Mon. holidays), New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve thru Christmas Day Honoring an American Hero Herman Davis State Park GPS: 35° 53.2' 13.8" N 90° 9.9' 57.8" W This one-acre park surrounds the gravesite of and monument to Private Herman Davis, Arkansas farm boy and war hero. Fourth on General John J. Pershing’s list of World War I’s 100 greatest heroes, Private Davis received the Distinguished Service Cross, Croix de Guere, and Medaulle Militaire awards from the American and French governments. This historic site is located in Manila at the corner of Ark. 18 and Baltimore Street. 27 http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/hampsonmuseum/ http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/hermandavis/
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