Altus

Altus is one of the best small towns in Arkansas. It's home to several wineries, and to one of the best restaurants in the state - Wiederkehr Wine Cellar. We were in the area visiting with family for Christmas, and drove through Altus again on the way home. As we drove in we made one quick stop, to say hello to this nice horse who was hanging out in front of an old barn.



When I was in college back in the olden days, we made many visit to Altus since it was the nearest town that one could purchase liquor. I wonder what ever happened to the store that was advertised on this ghost sign.



On the hill above Altus is St. Mary's Catholic Church (also known as Our Lady of Perpetual Help). The church was built in 1902 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.



On the way home we passed by one more old church, although this one doesn't seem like it's being used anymore.



The Sacred Heart Church (which I'm guessing was named after the hospital from the show Scrubs?), was built in the 1880s and is in the small town of Hartman.



It's another one of those old places that I couldn't find much information. There was a cemetery across the street that looks to be well maintained.



We left and headed home, leaving the church to stand guard along its quiet stretch of road.