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Virtually destroyed during the Civil War, Carthage was subsequently rebuilt largely with marble quarried from the surrounding area. The city's historic square contains several Victorian houses built with the local stone, which also was used in the construction of the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City.

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ARTICLECarthage Virtually destroyed during the Civil War, Carthage was subsequently rebuilt largely with marble quarried from the surrounding area. The city's historic square contains several Victorian houses built with the local stone, which also was used in the construction of the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City.Carthage
NATIONAL PARKArkansas Post National Memorial On SR 169, 7 miles south of Gillett along the lower Arkansas River, the Arkansas Post National Memorial occupies 389 acres. Erected as a fort by the French in 1686, Arkansas Post was the first permanent European settlement in the lower Mississippi Valley. Ownership passed to Spain 1765-1800, then briefly reverted to France. With the Louisiana Purchase, the post became a frontier village.Arkansas Post National Memorial
NATIONAL PARKBuffalo National River Reached via US 65 or SRs 7, 14 or 21 in northwestern Arkansas, Buffalo National River stretches through the rugged Ozark Mountains. While the Buffalo River courses 150 miles through the Ozarks, only its lower 135 miles and adjacent land are designated a national river. To protect the natural beauty of this area, Congress declared it a national river in 1972, thereby preserving it from development and population encroachment.Buffalo National River
NATIONAL PARKChickasaw National Recreation Area Near Sulphur on US 177 and SR 7, the Chickasaw National Recreation Area encompasses 10,000 acres in south-central Oklahoma. Woods and streams with small waterfalls characterize this region, which is known for its mineral waters. Springs within the area have been classified as sulphur, freshwater and bromide.Chickasaw National Recreation Area
NATIONAL PARKGeorge Washington Carver National Monument George Washington CarverGeorge Washington Carver National Monument
NATIONAL PARKHomestead National Monument Of America Four miles northwest of Beatrice on SR 4 following signs, Homestead National Monument of America was one of the first quarter sections of land to be claimed under the Homestead Act of 1862. The act provided a process by which citizens (or intended citizens) could acquire their own homestead. After filing an application, prospective landowners could claim 160 acres (a quarter of a square mile) of surveyed federal land. If the homesteader lived on the land for the next 5 years, built a dwelling and cultivated crops, he could file the necessary paperwork and be granted ownership of the land.Homestead National Monument Of America
NATIONAL PARKHot Springs National Park Hot Hot Springs National Park
NATIONAL PARKMark Twain National Forest In southern and central Missouri, Mark Twain National Forest encompasses 1.5 million acres in 29 counties. Scenic drives, hunting, camping, fishing, canoeing and hiking are among the many activities available in nine wilderness areas. Mark Twain National Forest
NATIONAL PARKOuachita National Forest In west-central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma, the 1.8 million-acre Ouachita National Forest is known for its mountain scenery, recreational opportunities and varied wildlife. The Ouachita Mountains run east and west, rather than north and south as do most American ranges. The novaculite found in this area is highly valued for making Arkansas whetstones, used for sharpening blade tools.Ouachita National Forest
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