first postal route in this part of Arkansas, which ran through Norristown. An 1830 ferry crossed the river from the present-day location of the park's boat ramp. In the 20th century, an unincorporated community, also called Norristown, developed on and around Norristown Mountain, a 4.5-mile-long ridge between Russellville and the Arkansas River. Subsequently, incorporated as the town of Norristown, it was consolidated into Russellville on August 14, 1980. References External links Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture Unincorporated communities in Pope County, Arkansas Unincorporated communities in Arkansas