Ranger Sarah learns that the road through the site was named the Van Winkle Road. The mill site was the hub of commerce in NW Arkansas. The road ran to the Elkhorn Tavern at Pea Ridge.
— at Historic Van Wrinkle trail Hobbs State Park.
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Ranger Sarah looks at the forge box which was situated near the center of the blacksmith shop.
— at Historic Van Wrinkle trail Hobbs State Park.
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Ranger Sarah crosses a small bridge as she hikes to the Blacksmith site.
— at Historic Van Wrinkle trail Hobbs State Park.
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Ranger Sarah crosses a small bridge as she hikes to the Blacksmith site.
— at Historic Van Wrinkle trail Hobbs State Park.
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Ranger Sarah learns about the the Blacksmith Mill that operated from 1858-1890 at the Van Winkle Site
— at Historic Van Wrinkle trail Hobbs State Park.
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Ranger Sarah continues down the old road in the Van Winkle Mill site.
— at Historic Van Wrinkle trail Hobbs State Park.
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Ranger Sarah at the stairs that lead to the Van Winkles Garden Terrace. These lined up with the walk to the house on the other side of the road.
— at Historic Van Wrinkle trail Hobbs State Park.
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Ranger Sarah learns about the Van Winkle's Garden Terrace.
— at Historic Van Wrinkle trail Hobbs State Park.
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