Also known as PP0344S
Jct. of AR 326 and S. Glenwood Ave., Russellville
Historic Significance: Event
Area of Significance: Social History
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Local Gov't
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Monument/Marker
Current Function: Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Monument/Marker
Entrance to the Park
Trail to the main Monument at the top of Pine Knob.
This is what you see first, a bullet riddled stone.
The front facing South of course.
The S.C.V. Monument.
The U.D.C. Monument.
I know this has absolutely nothing to do with Motorcycling other than the fact that alot of bikers like to know about the places they visit. I think its more interesting to go off road and park when I can, smell the flowers, eat a burger, whatever. I hope you do to.
At he corner of South Glenwood and Skyline Drive in Russellville is a little known park dedicated in commemoration of the Mothers of the Confederacy. It was established by R.B. and Mary Wilson, a son and daughter. The Monument at the top of "Pine Knob" is dedicated to Confederate mothers and to the happiness of the children of our united country.
There are two other Monuments at the entrance to the park. One was presented by P.F. Ferguson, a member of the Bent T. Embry Camp of the S.C.V."Sons of the Confederate Veterans".
The other from the John R. Homer-Scott Chapter of the U.D.C. (United Daughters of the Confederacy). All three Monuments are dedicated to the Mothers of the Confederacy.
I can't tell you when this park was established but the "period of significance is 1920-1924". It's never been taken care of the way it should be. Its grown up in weeds, the Monument at the top has been used for target practice and graffiti, glass is everywhere and watch for snakes. Pretty much the condition of other Pope County landmarks and in better condition than many. Its a real pity that our historical landmarks are crumbling away, but thats exactly whats happening.
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