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Oct 01, 2007 14:32:46
History - Early nineteenth century settlers in the Mammoth Spring area formed a village known as 'Head of the River.' The town prospered due to an early grist mill powered by the spring's water. In 1886, the Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Railroad built lines into the area and constructed one of its first train depots in the town, now called Mammoth Spring. In 1901, the 'Frisco Railroad' acquired the line. With the coming of the railroad and the addition of the dam by the Mammoth Spring Milling Company (wheat mill) in the 1880's, the town flourished. The Arkansas-Missouri Power Company bought rights to the dam in 1925 and constructed a hydroelectric plant which provided electricity to the area until 1972. In 1957, legislation established Mammoth Spring State Park.
Facilities - The Mammoth Spring Tourist Information Center features exhibits, brochures, rest rooms and gifts. Here you can reserve a pavilion and learn of the programs and activities taking place in the park. This area is a good location to begin the walking trail to the 1886 Depot.
Though railroad passenger service is no longer offered to Mammoth Spring, the depot still stands. Restored in 1999, it houses exhibits of train memorabilia including a Frisco caboose and historical objects from the area. Remnants of the mill and hydroelectric plant still exist near the Spring Lake as reminders of the early days at Mammoth Spring.
Huge oak trees shade the picnic area, playground, and rest rooms which overlook the Spring Lake. A covered pavilion may be reserved (fee) for reunions and group outings. The pavilion must be reserved at the Tourist Information Center in advance. A walking trail with interpretive signs meanders around the Spring Lake and across the dam. A baseball field is also available. (Pedal boats rentals April 1 - Oct. 31).
Area Attractions - One of the most scenic sections of Arkansas surrounds Mammoth Spring State Park. Along the Spring River and its tributaries, resorts and communities offer a variety of excellent facilities. A leisurely drive along paved rural highways will take you past free-flowing streams and towering bluffs to Ozark towns where you can browse for gifts of the unique arts and crafts made in this area. The Federal Fish Hatchery, adjacent to the Park, may be toured. Overnight lodging and camping are not provided at the Park; however, motels and campgrounds are nearby, plus restaurants, groceries, and other conveniences. Canoe and boat rental, shuttle service, and fishing supplies are available along the Spring River.
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