The Parker Hickman home is the oldest existing homestead on the Buffalo River. It was built in about 1847-49 by brothers Greenbury and Alvin Parker. The main cabin shows meticulous half dovetail notched logs that are still as strong as the day it was built. The homestead was continuously occupied until about 1982 when the Parkers sold it to the National Park Service. They had occupied the farm since 1912. The farmstead includes two barns, a smokehouse, chicken coop, granary, sheds and a fine example of a 1930’s era WPA outhouse.
Location coordinates: 36°04'15.6"N 93°13'20.9"W
Due to Covid 19 protocols, the tour will be limited to 10. Please contact Lauren Ray to reserve your spot!
870-861-2570
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=EFBD751D-B73E-CF22-378683B4344122A
