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McCOLLUM-CHIDESTER HOUSE MUSEUM FORT SOUTHERLAND PARK 206 Van Buren St., Camden, AR 71701, (870) 836-6436 From The Civil War Trust's Official Guide to the Civil War Discovery Trail; Courtesy of Macmillan Travel Description: Fort Southerland represents an excellently preserved example of urban Civil War defensive earthworks erected along the periphery of Camden. They were erected in 1864 in anticipation of a Federal attack from Little Rock. Admission Fees: Free. Open to Public: Daily: Sunrise to sunset. Visitor Services: None. Directions: From I-30 at Prescott: take State Hwy. 24 east to Camden; turn from Hwy. 24 onto State Hwy. 4 Spur and follow 4 Spur and U.S. Hwy. 79 to Bradley Ferry Road. Site is located two blocks down on left.  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. |
