Murfreesboro Diamond Mine
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| One of the three or so diamond mines in the United States, this mine was turned into a tourist attraction by the state in 1971, and renamed Crater of Diamonds State Park. For an admission price of four dollars, people can (and do) scour the 40 acre site to look for diamonds, keeping what they find (a 40-carat stone was found on the site in 1924, when the area was being mined commercially). The mine has recently attracted commercial mining interest, and may open commercially again. |
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(POINT(-93.6741625 34.035))
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Murfreesboro AR, 71958
Pike County |
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To get there from Little Rock, go 67 miles south on Interstate 30. At Arkadelphia there is a highly visible sign telling you to follow Highway 26 to visit the Crater of Diamonds. Right after you get off the freeway, Highway 26 bears to the left and the signs are not adequate to get you on the right road without some neck-craning.
After that, the 30 mile road to Murfreesboro is lined with pines and towering oak. You will also pass through the town of Delight on your way. It is known for being the hometown of Glenn Campbell, the entertainer.
In Murfreesboro you will take Hwy 301 two miles to the mine, on your right. |
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http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/park-finder/articles.aspx?id=22&aid=105
http://www.craterofdiamondsstatepark.com/
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