Hampton Inn Jonesboro

The first inhabitants of this area were the Osage, Caddoe and Quapaw Native Americans. Pioneers came to the area around the Hampton Inn in Jonesboro in 1815. Our first courthouse was delayed because it was in the middle of a deer trail and early Jonesboro citizens didn't want to mess up good deer hunting. (We finally got one built in 1869). That regard for nature still lingers to this day. Our city is surrounded by excellent farming; large soybean, rice, cotton, fish and livestock production abound in this area. It's easy to get products in and out of Jonesboro: Four railroads and 42 trucking companies serve our city, which makes Jonesboro a large regional hub. While you're here, be sure to stop by the Arkansas State University Museum, which has a large collection of fossils, minerals, toys, glass and antiques on display. For another fun diversion near our hotel in Jonesboro, stop by the Forum Theatre, a venerable fixture downtown, where you can see classic films and community theatre.