Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas

Historic Johnson Mill
Now a key component of one of
the South's most unique and
inviting hotels, Inn at the Mill,
historic Johnson Mill has been
an active part of the Fayetteville
area since before the Civil War.

Pea Ridge Battlefield
Elkhorn Tavern, now part of Pea
Ridge National Military park, was
the centerpiece of brutal fighting
during the largest Civil War battle
west of the Mississippi.

Once a quiet college town, Fayetteville
today is an emerging hub of industry,
commerce and retail. Closely allied
with the neighboring cities of Rogers,
Springdale and Bentonville, the city is
part of an area some describe as the
"Arkansas Miracle." Thanks to the
emergence of Bentonville-based
Walmart as the world's largest
retailer, Northwest Arkansas is now
one of the fastest growing metro
areas in the country.

Fortunately, in the midst of this
growing sprawl, a number of key
historic sites have been preserved: