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Civil War Round Table of Arkansas
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McCOLLUM-CHIDESTER HOUSE MUSEUM
926 Washington St., Camden, AR 71701, (870) 836-9243.
From The Civil War Trust's Official Guide to the Civil War
Discovery Trail;
Courtesy of Macmillan Travel
Description: This house, built in 1847, retains its furnishings brought here by
steamboat in 1863 by the Chidester family. The city of Camden was occupied by
Northern General Frederick Steele in 1864, leading to the Battle of Poison
Spring,
Admission Fees: Adults: $5; Children (under 18): $2.
Open to Public: Wed.-Sat.: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visitor Services: Tours; rest rooms.
Directions: From I-30 at Prescott: take State Hwy. 24 east to Camden, turn from
Highway 24 on to State Hwy. 4 Spur; and follow Washington St. to museum at 926
Washington Street.
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