It s a brilliant fall afternoon as John P. Gill of Little Rock and I walk the grounds of Historic Washington State Park. Gill a prominent attorney, Arkansas historian and author of several books has devoted years to publicizing this Arkansas version of Colonial Williamsburg.
Years ago, the Arkansas Historical Association was holding its annual meeting at DeGray Lake Resort State Park when I was approached by John P. Gill, a prominent Little Rock attorney, author and historian. Gill knew I was a native of nearby Arkadelphia, and he had a request.
Walk through the door of the Scipio A. Jones Post Office at 1700 Main St. in Little Rock and there he is, a life-size version of the building's namesake.
Walk through the door of the Scipio A. Jones Post Office at 1700 Main St. in Little Rock and there he is, a life-size version of the building's namesake.