Overview
Pocahontas is the seat of Randolph County in the Delta region of Arkansas.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Pocahontas
Black River Overlook Park
This park overlooking the Black River is cool because it gives you the chance to see a recreated image of Pocahontas herself with her eyes set as though she were looking at the British ships first entering the New World.…
Randolph Co Heritage Museum
Local history museum.
Davidsonville Historic State Park
This park commemorates where Arkansas' oldest town existed. With the ruins and grounds along the Black River, it makes for good exploring.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 33°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Apr and Mar. (climate data from nearby Memphis)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- JBR Jonesboro Municipal Airport, Jonesboro — 35 mi away. Directions
- MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport, Memphis — 101 mi away (major hub). Directions
US Route 67 is the main highway coming from the south where Jonesboro and Little Rock and other population centers lie.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Black River Overlook Park, Randolph Co Heritage Museum
- Afternoon Davidsonville Historic State Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Pocahontas is named after the famed Native American daughter of Powhatan who had some sort of interludes with Captain John Smith, rescuing him or falling in love with him or whatever may be the case, during his escapades in starting Jamestown, Virginia. Pocahontas the town sits right on the demarcation line of the Mississippi Delta to the east and the Ozark Mountains to the west, so it makes for some interesting viewing.
Get in
US Route 67 is the main highway coming from the south where Jonesboro and Little Rock and other population centers lie.
See
See Black River Overlook Park
This park overlooking the Black River is cool because it gives you the chance to see a recreated image of Pocahontas herself with her eyes set as though she were looking at the British ships first entering the New World. Plus if you are bored you can look and see if any water moccasins are floating down the river.
Do
Sleep
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