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The Plum Bayou Garden At Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park

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The Plum Bayou Garden At Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park

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The Plum Bayou Garden, a collaboration between Arkansas Archeological Survey and Arkansas State Parks, is funded by an AHC and NEH grant.

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The Plum Bayou Garden is a collaborative project of the Arkansas Archeological Survey and Arkansas State Parks, and funded by a grant from the Arkansas Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Open to the public during normal park hours, the Plum Bayou Garden offers visitors a unique look at the prehistory of agriculture, plant domestication, and plant use by Arkansas Indians.



"A National Historic Landmark, one of four in the Arkansas State Park system, this park interprets the largest and most complex mound site in the state. It also offers the rare opportunity to see archeological research at work. This site was a ceremonial ground for prehistoric Native Americans and stands today as an important and fascinating piece of history. A popular field trip destination for local schools, the park recommends that requests for guided tours be made well in advance. Located 4 miles from Scott, a short and beautiful drive from Little Rock."
Address: 490 Toltec Mounds Rd, Scott, Arkansas 72142
Phone: (501) 961-2420
Email: ude.krau@notrohte
State: AR
City: Scott
Street Number: 490 Toltec Mounds Rd
Zip Code: 72142
categories: landmark & historical place, park



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Reviews
We made it down Toltec Rd 15 minutes before they opened and parked in some tiny drive area. The surrounding land is big fields. The park is very pretty whether on foot or taken in via motorized vehicle a tram with an interpreter to walk you through the various sites. The hills are large and the walkway to the water is beautiful with a close-up look at some awesome trees. The museum inside has hands-on exhibits that the kids enjoyed
Free to the public year round. Great place for a nature walk by the Arkansas River. Clean bathrooms inside the nature center, historical artifacts on display, and snacks and souvenirs for sale.
Plum Bayou Mounds is a truly special place, full of history and natural beauty. The preserved mounds offer a window into the rich Native American culture that once thrived here, and the museum provides a great educational experience with its artifacts and interactive exhibits. The park itself is a peaceful oasis, with scenic hiking trails and serene surroundings. I highly recommend a visit to Plum Bayou Mounds to anyone interested in history and nature, it's a hidden gem that shouldn't be missed.
Great experience. A bit small but the people made it great. Cool mounds walk and nice little inside exhibit
This is currently a Free place to visit. Very nice place to stop and view the history of indeginous people from a thousand years ago. Very clean well maintained road in a little rough and staff was friendly. Nice visitor center and paved walking trail. We went in a 38 ft motorhome with a tow but had a very tight fit. Parking lot is not set up for campers so investigate before turning in.
Another SP for the history buffs, if you like American Indian history then check this place out. It doesn't take long to see it all and the staff is very helpful and friendly. Only bad thing on this visit was the weather, cold & windy. Had a hawk fly over the mounds while we were there, kinda added to the aesthetics of the place. last pic, look close, above mound
Don't wait like we did. Its fun, free and interesting. OK maybe not breathtaking like some sites but it's educational. Hard to imagine life so long ago. Viewing the 3 larger mounds that remain will mean very little if you skip the cool displays in the welcome center. Easy to walk although today it was hot! paved trail, many rest benches and a nice area over water to see cypress tress. Took us about 45 minutes to 1 hour total so time is not really an issue. Friendly staff also!
The archeological is just not my thing. Nice place though.
The overall experience was pretty good. There were 2 trails to choose from, one was a bit longer than the other. And both trails had little guide books to help you understand the history of the Plum Bayou people. The scenery was very nice and the view by the lake was very beautiful. The only problem I had when visiting was the concrete path I took. I choose the Knappe trail, the 3/4 mile trail, and on the path was what seemed like duck poop all over. I couldn't look up very often because of the poop. But other than that it was a really good experience.
Don't miss the 10 minute video, good small museum. But best part is talking to Amy Griffin long term state park employee. She can discuss all sorts of questions about the site and how it fits into the larger woodland and Mississippian sites. Really top notch state park. The markers on the site are outstanding. Best I've ever seen to give a picture of what it looked like before farming destroyed the smaller mounds. If you are interested in pre-contact sites don't miss this site. It is so well done! Kudos to the state of Arkansas and to the park ranger for making this a fabulous visit.
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