Looney Tavern Log Building

Pocahontas
Randolph
 County
Ozarks Region
  • Bars - [General]
  • Bars - Taverns / Pubs
  • Houses - [General]
  • Houses - Period Homes / Historic

Location address: Not on a public street. Located on the Eleven Point River near the community of Dalton, AR.GPS 36 23'43.63"N,91 07'22.45" WThe oldest log commercial building in Arkansas, the fully-restored 1832 William Looney Tavern, stands on a hill across the Eleven Point River from the 1828 Reuben Rice House (the state's oldest log cabin).Some benefits our county has to offer:* Ozark Mountain hills* Five rivers* The facilities of Black River Technical College* Forests* Old churches* Swamps and sloughs* The architecture of downtown Pocahontas and downtown Maynard* A large elk herd at Buck Hollow Ranch* A deep rock canyon at Ravenden Springs* Nice lodging for crews* No shortage of extras who work cheap* Great scenery--spring and fall color* The state's oldest log dwelling and commercial structures--fully restored.* 1920 Frisco Depot and a 1930 caboose (both currently being restored to original appearance)* Low wages* Farmland growing rice, soybeans, milo (grain sorghum), corn, wheat, cotton, and peanuts, plus cattle ranching* Two large wilderness Wildlife Managent areas*Old cemeteries* Historic architcture* We have experienced local actors and theater technical people at the local Imperial Dinner Theater* We are just a 1-3/4 hour drive from Memphis International Airport and all the facilities of the city of Memphis.submitted by: Dr. Jan F. Ziegler

Details

Style

  • 1800s / Civil War

Film Friendly

No

Ownership

Private

Permit

No

Fees

No

Last Updated: March 9, 2022

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