ATTRACTIONS

Historic Homes & Buildings

Crawford County Courthouse
Fourth and Main • Van Buren, AR 72956
479-474-2761, 800-332-5889
The oldest active county courthouse west of the Mississippi. more... map
Drennen-Scott House
North Third Street • Van Buren, AR 72956
479-474-6164
This house is listed on the National register of Historic Places. The home, overlooking the Arkansas River, was the house of the Revolutionary War descendant, John Drennen and his family. The home is linked to The Trail of Tears, the Underground railroad and the Civil War. map
Mount Olive United Methodist Church (circa 1889)
Knox and Lafayette Streets
479-474-2761
It has been said that this church holds the oldest African-American congregation of the United Methodist Church west of the Mississippi. more... map
Old Frisco Depot (circa 1901)
813 Main Street • Van Buren, AR 72956
Restored depot now serves as the city's chamber of commerce. map

Historic Main Street
Located in Downtown Van Buren
The many shops and restaurants that share in the preservation of this Main Street promise a memory and a glimpse into the pride and heritage of a once rough- and- tumble river town. A long list of arts, antiques and boutiques, along with delightful restaurants fill the area.

Crawford County Art Center (circa 1912)
104 North Thirteenth Street • Van Buren, AR 72956-4512
479-474-7767
This art center offers shows, workshops and is available for special events. map