QUAPAW LINE TRAIL A Downtown Little Rock Adventure Dedicated February 1967 In 1967, members of Boy Scout Troop 358, led by Dr. Joseph Randle Luten Jr., created a walking route of just over ten-miles they named the Quapaw Line Trail. It toured historic sites and took about six hours to walk. Then-Mayor Martin Borchert spoke at a dedication in MacArthur Park. The trail route today is very similar to the 1967 route, but some route changes have occurred to accommodate the ever-changing urban landscape. History continues to be made in Little Rock and accordingly, new historical points of interest have been added to the Trail that did not exist at the time of its inception. It is with purpose we maintain the Quapaw Line Trail to remember and celebrate the treasured past, the architecture and the beauty of the City of Little Rock and the State of Arkansas. Please note that due to construction and other constraints, access to some markers may be prohibited. You will be passing many historical points of interest that could significantly delay your return. Please consider making a return visit later. Also consider that these points of interest and traffic that you may encounter could require more time than a traditional ten-mile hike. It is likely that you will travel 12-13 miles over the course of the Trail, and you should allow 5 – 6 hours to complete. Over 90% of the Trail is on sidewalks or pavement, so comfortable walking shoes are a must. Also, much of the Trail receives direct sun exposure at all hours so remember sunscreen. Water is also a must as there are few opportunities for water along the route. Do the best that you can in answering the following questions as you enjoy your hike. Also, note the point of reference in direction. Some will reference the corner of the intersection while others will note the corner of property in reference. Both will use compass notation (i.e., Southeast corner of the intersection versus the Northwest corner of the property are the same). Directions are in plain text and all questions are designated in BOLD text. You should have a compass and writing instrument. Consider earning the Arkansas Heritage Award along this hike as there are several historical sites along the route and the opportunity to cover facts and historical information about the state. More information can be found at Page 10 of this packet or at https://www.quapawbsa.org/patch/arkansas- heritage-award/. It should also be noted that completion this trail is one of the requirements for the Historical Trails Award - https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/historic-trails/. The Beginning of the Trail is at the top of the steps to the entrance of the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History(1) in MacArthur Park. MacArthur Park is located at Ninth and Commerce Streets. Read the Plaque located at the right of the Entrance to the Museum. 1. Who was born here and when? Proceed down the East stairs to the road. When facing North, look to your left and notice a Marker on a rock located just west of the entrance walkway. 2. What is this plaque? Turn East and walk over to the 6th Arkansas Infantry CSA Monument. 3. What is the motto on top of the Monument? Turn back in front of the Museum and proceed along the brick walk around to the West side of the Museum to a small brick building. Heading South on the West side of the Museum, look for Ground and Wall Markers. 4. What is the Mehlburger Marker? Continue South on the Brick Walk approximately 50 feet to a marker on your right. 5. Who was the Commanding Officer of the 206th Coast Artillery? Continue along the walk to a small marker on your right. 6. What years were the Spanish-American War? 7. On what date did Theodore Roosevelt become the 2nd sitting president to visit Little Rock? Continue around the walkway and head East. Notice two small monuments located on the South sides of the walkway. Read both. 8. What year did General Douglass MacArthur graduate from West Point? Follow the walkway and turn North at the next fork. Read the marker on the Camden Expedition. 9. What General led the Union Army on the Camden Expedition? Facing North at the Camden Expedition Marker, on a compass bearing of 130 degrees proceed to the “First Human Dissection in Arkansas" Monument located in the field near the public restrooms. 10. What are the names of the doctors on the Monument? Continuing West along a compass bearing of 288 degrees walk directly to the Red Pole monument in the distance. You should now be at the Arkansas Arts Center. 11. To whom is the Red Pole (Monument) dedicated? 12. To whom is the Water Fountain (Square fountain next to Red Pole) dedicated? Continue your hike around the West side of the Arts Center. Notice the large fountain located in front of the entrance to the Arts Center. 2 13. To whom is this fountain dedicated? Follow the sidewalk along the East side of Commerce Street to the Northwest Corner of the Park. Find the Quapaw Line(2) Marker and notice the Benchmark nearby. 14. What year did the United States Cede the Quapaw Indians these lands by Treaty? Simply because the streets of Little Rock are not on a true North South basis and the Quapaw Line Trail crosses private property, you will not follow it directly. You will, however, cross it multiple times later in the hike. At this point, proceed hiking East along 9th Street. You will cross over the Interstate 30 overpass and continue hiking along the South side of 9th Street about 6 blocks past the Interstate. Just before you reach the railroad tracks note the Civil War Marker road signs and there is a plaque on a building on the South side of 6th Street. 15. What General's Headquarters was located here during which War? Continue hiking East across the railroad tracks to the first intersection on your left. Turn North on Thomas Street, proceeding past the Arkansas Foundry Co. (AFCO Steel)(3). At the intersection of 6th Street and Thomas, turn West and proceed along the North side of 6th Street to Shall Avenue. You are entering the East Village(4) area of the city. Turn North on Shall Avenue and follow to World Avenue. Turn West on World Avenue and continue as it merges into Third Street. Note: You should take the opportunity at another time to visit both Heifer Foundation International Headquarters and the William J. Clinton Presidential Center. 16. How many sheep are in the statue at the entrance to the Heifer Foundation International Headquarters(5), Richard C. and Gertrude Remmel Butler Campus? Notice the red brick building North of the statue(6). 17. What is this building (view the sign at the Northwest corner of the building)? Head West on 3rd Street and proceed to Ferry Street. Turn South on Ferry Street to Capitol Avenue. Go West on Capitol Avenue. You will pass the Little Rock Visitor Information Center, which is located in historic Curran Hall(7) (Public restrooms available). 18. In what year was Curran Hall constructed? Continue West on Capitol to River Market Avenue. On the South side of Capitol is Trapnall Hall(8). 19. In what year was Trapnall Hall constructed? Continue West on Capitol Avenueh about 100 feet just to the West of the Trapnall Hall parking lot, turn South into the alley. The East fence line is on the Quapaw Line, which can be noted by the benchmark in the sidewalk. Continue South in the Alley to 7th Street. The alley will end at the Pike-Fletcher-Terry House(9). The East fence line of the Terry property follows the Quapaw Line, which is denoted by benchmarks in the sidewalk. Continue west on 7th Street to Rock Street, heading South on Rock to the corner of 8th and Rock Streets. You will be at the First Lutheran Church. 3 20. What year was First Lutheran Church built? Continue West along 8th Street two blocks to the intersection of 8th and Scott. Turn North on Scott Street to 7th Street. At the Northwest corner of the Albert Pike Hotel(10) Building, locate a marker. 21. What does this Marker commemorate? Go across the street to the Southwest corner of 7th and Scott Streets in front of the Arkansas Consistory Building / Albert Pike Memorial Temple(11). Locate the old Cornerstone of the building. 22. Where was the Cornerstone of St. John’s College formerly located? Look to your South for the Mason's Monument. 23. When was the Grand Lodge founded? Continue your hike West along 7th Street to Louisiana Street. Turn North on Louisiana Street at the Cathedral of St. Andrew(12). This is the oldest continuing place of worship in Little Rock and Pulaski County. 24. When was the Cathedral of St. Andrew built? Proceed North to the intersection of Louisiana Street and Capitol Avenue. At the Southeast Corner of this intersection in the plaza is a large metal sculpture. 25. What is the name of this sculpture? Continue your hike North along the East side of Louisiana Street for two blocks to the intersection of 3rd and Louisiana. At the Northeast corner of this intersection is the old Arkansas Gazette Building(13). Go to the plaque at the South entrance of the building. 26. What year did John Heiskell become editor of the Arkansas Gazette? Cross over to the South side of 3rd Street and continue East along the sidewalk toward the intersection of 3rd Street and Main.