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Re: Fort Douglas, Arkansas

I was looking for info on Fort Douglas, Arkansas that is located on Highway 123 west of Pelsor, Arkansas on Highway 7 North of Russelville, Arkansas. I camped there when I was a little boy with my Parents, I understand it was the last town in Arkansas to receive it's mail via Horseback. I remember the "store" it was everything rolled into one- post office, gas station, grocery, the man that ran it was also known as the "Mayor" and possibly the town constable. This would have been in the early 60's. Located close to where we "wild" camped is a modern day camp called "Haw Creek Falls Recreation area". However, we camped on a river called Big Piney...anyway, just browsing thru some links and came across this one and thought I would pass this little bit of trivia along. Thanks, Dean

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Re: Fort Douglas, Arkansas