Elkhorn Tavern - our family legacy

The Elkhorn Tavern sits in the middle of the Pea Ridge National Park in Benton County, Arkansas. During the Civil War, it was occupied by Joseph and Polly Cox who were gg-grandparents of my wife Laura. Laura's Grandmother Izella Cox Pinkston was a granddaughter of Joseph Cox. As a child she visited the Tavern every year for her father's birthday (long before it was ever a National Park).

This is a collection of articles and photos concerning the Tavern that have been of interest to our family.

Newspaper Articles of Interest

Northwest Arkansas Times, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Friday, March 9, 1962
Newspaper stories from descendents of Joseph and Lucinda Cox
pearidge.pdf

Northwest Arkansas Times, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Friday, May 24, 1963
Park Dedication: May 31
pearidge3.pdf

Northwest Arkansas Times, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Monday, May 2, 1966
Elkhorn Tavern to open for a single day.
pearidge2.pdf

Elkhorn Tavern Drawings - Pre 1960
These drawings were made by the U.S. Government at the time they acquired the Elkhorn Tavern. These drawings represent what the house looked like when Francis and her family lived there prior to 1960.
They are located at the Library of Congress website

Elkhorn Tavern Photo Album
before the 1960 US acquisition

Elkhorn Tavern Photo Album
after the 1960 US acquisition
These photos came from the Library of Congress website

Recent Elkhorn Photos
with family members included :)