The Helena AR area is the state's major Mississippi River port and a beautiful old city with antebellum and Victorian homes. Its peaceful atmosphere today belies the horror of the Civil War battle that was fought there in 1863. West Helena evolved as an industrial extension of the city of Helena AR, located 5 miles east. Founded in 1909, the city was built around factories and mills Helena had no room for. West Helena was incorporated in 1920. Check out our Best Western hotel in West Helena.
Things to do in West Helena
Chicago Mill Company Office Building
The Chicago Mill Company Office Building, c. 1920, is a single-story, wood-frame structure designed in a restrained version of the Craftsman style. It was one of the largest wood processing industries to install a facility in West Helena during its boom years and one of the few to survive the Great Depression in the 1930s. Listed on the National Historic Register Oct. 31, 1996.
129 N. Washington Street, West Helena, AR
Denison House
The Denison House is a one and a half story, brick masonry residence designed in a simplified version of the Colonial Revival style and considered to be the best example of the Colonial Revival style in West Helena. It sits just north of Plaza Avenue in one of the first developed residential areas of the city. Denison also was first mayor of West Helena. Listed on the National Historic Register Oct. 31 1996.
427 Garland Avenue, West Helena, AR
Faust House
The Faust House, built in 1924, is a single-story, wood frame and brick masonry residence designed in the Spanish Revival style. It is the best example of the Spanish Revival style residence in West Helena. Listed on the National Historic Register Oct. 31, 1996.
114 Richmond Hill, West Helena, AR
Gemmill-Faust House
The Gemmill-Faust House, c. 1920, is a two-and-one-half story, wood frame and brick masonry residence. It is the best example of a pure Prairie style house in West Helena and was listed on the National Historic Register Oct. 31, 1996.
321 St. Andrew's Terrace, West Helena, AR
Myers House
The 1920s Myers House is the best example of a combination of the Craftsman and Prairie styles in West Helena. It is a two-and-one-half story, wood frame and brick masonry residence. Listed on the National Historic Register Oct. 31, 1996.
221 St. Andrew's Terrace, West Helena, AR
Nelson House
The Nelson House, a 2 and one half story, wood frame and brick masonry residence, is the best example of an American Foursquare-type house in West Helena. The Nelson House was listed on the National Register on October 31, 1996.
303 St. Andrew's Terrace, West Helena, AR
Storm Creek Lake
Excellent fishing for bass, crappie and bream. The Lake is found at the south end of the St. Francis National Forest.