Parkin Archeological State Park , pictured on the left, is another important archeological site in Arkansas. It has also been designated a National Historic Landmark. Parkin is located along the St. Francis River and was the site of a 17-acre Native American village from A.D. 1300 to 1550. A large ceremonial mound along the bank of the river still remains today. The Parkin site is also important because many scholars believe it is the Native American village of Casqui, visited by the expedition of Hernando de Soto in the summer of 1541.
Mounds -Learn about mound construction and archeological excavation.
Commerce -Learn about the travelers and traders who visited the area. Views -Learn about the observations of early river travelers. Delta -Learn about the region in which these archeological sites are located. Info Desk -See visitor information about archeological sites in the region. These same themes will appear on the bottom of each page.