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Touring Medina in United States
Medina in the region of Arkansas is located in United States - some 857 mi or ( 1379 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Time in Medina is now 12:36 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Chicago " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Mobile, Arkansas Post, Conway, Jacks Bay Landing, and Little Rock. Being here already, consider visiting Mobile . Check out our recommendations for Medina ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Yancopin Bridge
The Yancopin Bridge is an abandoned railroad trestle spanning the Arkansas River, and the last bridge across the Arkansas River before it flows into the Mississippi River 15 miles south-east. The Yancopin Bridge is an all-metal truss bridge, with one lift span and one swing span, and wooden trestles at both ends. Bridge construction was completed in 1903, and carried rail traffic first for the Missouri-Pacific Railroad, and then for the Union Pacific Corporation.
Located at 33.96 -91.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Watson, Arkansas
Watson is a city in Desha County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 211 at the 2010 census. In 1992, the Union Pacific Railroad discontinued service on a rail line which ran directly through Watson, and a 73-mile right-of-way on which the rail line ran was donated by the railroad to the State of Arkansas. Parts of the abandoned rail line have since been converted into a public trail called the Delta Heritage Trail.
Located at 33.89 -91.26 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Battle of Arkansas Post
The Battle of Arkansas Post, or the Battle of Fort Hindman, was fought January 9–11, 1863, near the mouth of the Arkansas River at Arkansas Post, Arkansas, as part of the Vicksburg Campaign of the American Civil War.
Located at 34.02 -91.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Rice Belt
The Rice Belt of the United States includes Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, four southern U.S. states that grow a significant portion of the nation's rice crop. The name is in conformity with the Corn Belt of the Midwest, in which much of the nation's corn is grown. Arkansas is the nation's leading rice producer, followed by California (not part of the Rice Belt), Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and Missouri (bordering on, but not part of, the Rice Belt).
Located at 34.00 -91.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Great River Road State Park
Great River Road State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is located off Mississippi Highway 1 near Rosedale. It is named after the Great River Road. Situated inside the Mississippi River levee and bordered by the majestic river on its western edge, Great River Road State Park offers magnificent views of the ‘Father of Waters’ from a setting unmatched in natural beauty.
Located at 33.84 -91.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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