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Ozark Diamond Mine Shaft Building

Ozark Diamond Mine shaft building which is now part of the Crater of Diamonds State Park. This is a 911-acre Arkansas state park in Pike County, Arkansas, in the United States. The park features a 37.5-acre plowed field and is the world's only diamond-bearing site accessible to the public. Diamonds have continuously been discovered in the field since 1906. The site became a state park in 1972 after the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism purchased the site from the Arkansas Diamond Company and Ozark Diamond Mines Corporation, who previously had operated the site as a tourist attraction.

Close up of Ozark Diamond Mine Shaft

Up close of Ozark Diamond Mine shaft building which is now part of the Crater of Diamonds State Park. This is a 911-acre Arkansas state park in Pike County, Arkansas, in the United States. The park features a 37.5-acre plowed field and is the world's only diamond-bearing site accessible to the public. Diamonds have continuously been discovered in the field since 1906. The site became a state park in 1972 after the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism purchased the site from the Arkansas Diamond Company and Ozark Diamond Mines Corporation, who previously had operated the site as a tourist attraction.

Old Mining Equipment

There are several of these at the Crater of Diamonds State Park.

This is a 911-acre Arkansas state park in Pike County, Arkansas, in the United States. The park features a 37.5-acre plowed field and is the world's only diamond-bearing site accessible to the public. Diamonds have continuously been discovered in the field since 1906. The site became a state park in 1972 after the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism purchased the site from the Arkansas Diamond Company and Ozark Diamond Mines Corporation, who previously had operated the site as a tourist attraction.

"Fall" colors in Arkansas

There is a "wildlife" refuge at the Crater of Diamonds State Park. This very short hike to the refuge was certainly more interesting than the lookout provided to see the non-existent wildlife.

Textures in the Ozarks

There is a "wildlife" refuge at the Crater of Diamonds State Park. This very short hike to the refuge was certainly more interesting than the lookout provided to see the non-existent wildlife.

The colors of the bark on the trees was very interesting.

Lightning Strike in the Ozarks

There is a "wildlife" refuge at the Crater of Diamonds State Park. This very short hike to the refuge was certainly more interesting than the lookout provided to see the non-existent wildlife. This was a neat find along the way.

Mauney House Sign

The Mauney House was built by Isaac White before Arkansas entered the union reportedly around 1830. The home was rebuilt by Walter J. Mauney in 1911, just after the diamond strike.
The Mauney family owned forty acres that are now part of the Crater of Diamonds State Park.

The walls are painted with murals depicting, among other things, John Wesley Huddleston finding the first diamond in the area. An unfinished oak tree trunk stands as a central column from the ground to the ceiling of the first story. It's an eccentric little place, and it is easy to peek in the first floor windows and peek at the elaborate murals on the walls.

Mauney House

The Mauney House was built by Isaac White before Arkansas entered the union reportedly around 1830. The home was rebuilt by Walter J. Mauney in 1911, just after the diamond strike.

The Mauney family owned forty acres that are now part of the Crater of Diamonds State Park.

The walls are painted with murals depicting, among other things, John Wesley Huddleston finding the first diamond in the area. An unfinished oak tree trunk stands as a central column from the ground to the ceiling of the first story. It's an eccentric little place, and it is easy to peek in the first floor windows and peek at the elaborate murals on the walls.

Monochrome Mauney House

The Mauney House was built by Isaac White before Arkansas entered the union reportedly around 1830. The home was rebuilt by Walter J. Mauney in 1911, just after the diamond strike.

The Mauney family owned forty acres that are now part of the Crater of Diamonds State Park.

The walls are painted with murals depicting, among other things, John Wesley Huddleston finding the first diamond in the area. An unfinished oak tree trunk stands as a central column from the ground to the ceiling of the first story. It's an eccentric little place, and it is easy to peek in the first floor windows and peek at the elaborate murals on the walls.

Mauney House Reflections

The Mauney House was built by Isaac White before Arkansas entered the union reportedly around 1830. The home was rebuilt by Walter J. Mauney in 1911, just after the diamond strike.
The Mauney family owned forty acres that are now part of the Crater of Diamonds State Park.

The walls are painted with murals depicting, among other things, John Wesley Huddleston finding the first diamond in the area. An unfinished oak tree trunk stands as a central column from the ground to the ceiling of the first story. It's an eccentric little place, and it is easy to peek in the first floor windows and peek at the elaborate murals on the walls.

Textures of the Mauney House

The Mauney House was built by Isaac White before Arkansas entered the union reportedly around 1830. The home was rebuilt by Walter J. Mauney in 1911, just after the diamond strike. The Mauney family owned forty acres that are now part of the Crater of Diamonds State Park.

The walls are painted with murals depicting, among other things, John Wesley Huddleston finding the first diamond in the area. An unfinished oak tree trunk stands as a central column from the ground to the ceiling of the first story. It's an eccentric little place, and it is easy to peek in the first floor windows and peek at the elaborate murals on the walls.

Inside the Mauney House

The Mauney House was built by Isaac White before Arkansas entered the union reportedly around 1830. The home was rebuilt by Walter J. Mauney in 1911, just after the diamond strike.

The Mauney family owned forty acres that are now part of the Crater of Diamonds State Park.

The walls are painted with murals depicting, among other things, John Wesley Huddleston finding the first diamond in the area. An unfinished oak tree trunk stands as a central column from the ground to the ceiling of the first story. It's an eccentric little place, and it is easy to peek in the first floor windows and peek at the elaborate murals on the walls.

Old farmhouse in the Ozarks

It is about the journey and not the destination. Traveling the back-roads and exploring is the best way to find places such as this. The sun kissed these bales of hay just right and begged to be captured.

Street Art in Texarkana Arkansas

Simple street art that may be missed by some is often fun to capture. I chose to leave this kitty cat three legged as it is part of the charm of it on this abandoned building in downtown Texarkana, Arkansas.

Ritchie Grocery Building

The Ritchie Grocery Building is a historic commercial building at Front and Olive Streets in Texarkana, Arkansas. It is a two-story brick and masonry building with a flat roof and a parapet along the main facade. It was built in 1894 by Francis Mullins, owner of the Texas Produce Company, the first major grocery wholesaler in the city, founded in 1884. It is the only surviving Romanesque Revival building in downtown Texarkana, and has been owned by the Ritchie Grocery Company since 1926.

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

"Guard" Dog of the Ghost Town

This guy "greeted" us when we drove up to the only ghost town we could find with structures still standing. He was all bark and no bite. He clearly gets his way most of the time and did not know what to do when I stepped forward and told him that I am a dog person and that if I can handle northern breeds I can read his body language. He couldn't believe that I was talking to him and not stepping back. He finally stopped and just walked off.

Ghost Town Church

This was the church in the "N" ghost town. Note that the cornerstone was stolen. There was a plaque that explained that the cornerstone was made of marble and thus stolen and sold.

Fascinating Textures of an Old Church

Abandoned church in a "n" ghost town. The textures were wonderful. The inside of the church was in much better shape than the outside.

Textures of the Ghost Town Church

This was the church in the "N" ghost town. Note that the cornerstone was stolen. There was a plaque that explained that the cornerstone was made of marble and thus stolen and sold.

The mysteries of a Texas Ghost Town

Through the windows... oh if the walls of this church could talk. So many stories would be told.

Church Doors

Upstairs in the church in the "n" ghost town. The inside was in relatively good shape compared to the outside.

Touch of Light in the East Texas Countryside

This place was next to the two churches in the "N" ghost town. From what we could see, this place was inhabited. Loved the light here.

Need Your Computer Fixed?

Need your 'puter fixed in Texas? This place is ready to help you out!!!

Time Stands Still in Texas

This was about an hour away from the ghost town. Loved taking the side roads and finding little gems such as this one. Someone at one point was proud of this place. The wreath on the door was very ornate. Behind the post there is a side table and there was a vase on this table.

Abandoned in Texas

This was about an hour away from the ghost town. Loved taking the side roads and finding little gems such as this one. Someone at one point was proud of this place. I would love to know the story behind this place. It was very interesting and it is as if time stood still.

Somewhere in Texas

This was about an hour away from the ghost town. Loved taking the side roads and finding little gems such as this one. Someone at one point was proud of this place. I would love to know the story behind this place. It was very interesting and it is as if time stood still.