Interesting Facts
- Mount Nebo is the second oldest state park in Arkansas
- Mount Nebo State Park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps Company V1780.
- During the 1920s Mount Nebo was an incorporated town.
- On April 24, 1924 Mount Nebo became the first town in Arkansas to be completely governed by women.
- On a clear day the two other mountains in the Tri-Peaks region (Mount Magazine and Petit Jean) are visible from Mount Nebo. Magazine is 36 miles (58 km) away, and Petit Jean is 45 miles (72 km) away.
- Mount Nebo State Park is unique among the state parks of Arkansas in that it has several private residences inside the park.
- Many of these homes have been in the family for generations, and date back before the park was formed.
- The park is a popular launch site for local hang glider pilots.
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