POWHATAN — Powhatan and northeast Arkansas have a long, rich history, so it only makes sense that there are probably a few ghosts still wandering around.
Century-old buildings, the Black River and old cemeteries play host to a number of Powhatan’s ghost stories, folktales and legends.
What makes the rattling in the jail?
Who is that you see in the second story window of the courthouse as you drive by at night?
The public is invited to visit the town’s five historic structures to learn more and be introduced to the spirits and spine-tingling tales of ghostly happenings as part of Powhatan’s “Ghost Walks” from 7 to 10 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Powhatan Courthouse, according to organizers.
“These ghostly tales may very well be hauntingly true, or more likely just flights of fancy. We’ll let you decide.”
Admission is $3 adults, $2 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children under 6.
Powhatan Historic State Park is a 9.1-acre state park in Lawrence County. The park contains the 1888 Powhatan courthouse which served as the home of county government from 1869-1968.
It is located at 4414 Highway 25 in Powhatan.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Lacy, 34, spent most of her life in the hills of Lawrence County. Today, she lives in Cave City, the home of “World’s Sweetest Watermelons,” in what’s known as the Prince Matlock house. Its former owner helped create what’s known as the Cave Courts where the city’s cave lies above the Crystal River. He fashioned his home out of the same rocks and materials that are found among the cave’s property, and she feels blessed to now be its caretaker for many more years to come.