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Central Delta Depot Museum: A Journey Through Delta History

Explore the history of railroads, Delta life, and the music of Louis Jordan at the Central Delta Depot Museum in Brinkley, Arkansas.

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Housed in Brinkley's historic 1912 Union Railroad Depot, the Central Delta Depot Museum showcases the rich history of the Arkansas Delta, with a focus on the impact of the railroad and the legacy of blues musician Louis Jordan.

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  • Tuesday 10 am-3 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am-3 pm
  • Thursday 10 am-3 pm
  • Friday 10 am-3 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-3 pm

Local tips

  • Check out the museum's exhibits on Louis Jordan, a Brinkley native and pioneer of rhythm and blues.
  • Explore the furnished tenant farmhouse and caboose on the museum grounds to get a feel for life in the Delta.
  • Visit the nearby Louisiana Purchase Historic State Park, located about 20 miles south of Brinkley, to learn more about the history of the region.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    The Central Delta Depot Museum is located at 100 W Cypress St, Brinkley, AR 72021. From most points in downtown Brinkley, the museum is easily accessible by foot. Simply head west on Cypress Street until you reach the museum. The walk is generally flat and well-paved.

  • Driving

    If driving, navigate to 100 W Cypress St, Brinkley, AR 72021. The museum is located downtown. From US Highway 49, turn onto W Cypress Street and continue until you reach the museum. Parking is available near the museum. Parking is free.

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The Central Delta Depot Museum, located in Brinkley, Arkansas, offers visitors a glimpse into the region's past, with a particular emphasis on the importance of the railway. Housed in the restored 1912 Union Railroad Depot, a building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the museum serves as a visitor center for both the city and the nearby Louisiana Purchase Historic State Park. The museum's exhibits highlight the history of the Rock Island and Cotton Belt rail lines that intersected in Brinkley, transforming the city into a major shipping hub for cotton and timber. You'll also find a furnished tenant farm house and a Southern Pacific caboose, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who lived and worked in the Delta. One of the museum's highlights is its tribute to Louis Jordan, a Brinkley native and influential blues musician known as "The Father of Rhythm & Blues" and "The Grandfather of Rock 'n' Roll". The museum displays a bust of Jordan, along with photographs and a collection of his early 78 rpm records. The Central Delta Historical Society organized in the 1990s to preserve the history and heritage of the central Delta area maintains the museum.

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