When you think of historical places, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps a church, a battleground, a national park, or a monument. What about a general store that sells homemade pies? Yes, it is true, the Oark General Store is listed as one of Arkansas’ historic places, and it is the oldest operating general store in the state. It was built in 1890 and became a registered historic place in 1995. What started as a general store has evolved into a no-fuss hideaway serving up some of the best homemade pies.
As the tagline says, “In the Middle of Nowhere…Somewhere!” This no-frill general store is tucked away in the remote town of Oark Arkansas deep inside the Ozark National Forest.
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Take the scenic drive on Highway 215 through the windy byways of the forest to get to this hideaway. It is a route that is popular for bikers, so be on the lookout for them.
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This general store has been serving groceries to the citizens of Oark for over 100 years, and now, people from all walks of life have made it their must-see stop as they travel through the backroads of Arkansas.
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Hands down, the restaurant serves up the juiciest and most mouthwatering burgers in the Ozark - there is no denying that.
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But folks, we ain’t here to talk about groceries or burgers, we are here to talk about pies. And as this sign below poetically says, “men may come, men may go, but pie is forever!”
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Whether you like your pie cream-filled, fruit-filled, made from custard, in a lattice crust, pie shell, or crumb crust, the Oark General has something to satisfy your desire.
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Blueberry, cherry, caramel apple crunch, coconut meringue, chocolate meringue, pecan, and possum are some of the delicious pies seen in this pie case. Which one would you choose? No matter what, you can’t go wrong, but here are a few crowd favorites.
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Of course, we must start out by highlighting America’s favorite pie. Nothing beats a caramel apple crumble pie paired with hand dipped vanilla ice cream. Yum!
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This blueberry pie right here filled with homemade jam is worth every single bite. It is a crowd favorite and will leave you wanting more.
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Ahhh, the classic pecan pie. Depending on what part of the country you’re from, you will pronounce it differently, but we don’t care, just pair it with ice cream and surrender to this sweet indulgence.
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The Oark General Store believes there is always room for pie and so do many of the patrons, and it is the perfect no-fuss hideaway to enjoy these sweet sensations.
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So, have you tried the pies at the Oark General?
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For more information about the history, location, and hours for Oark General visit the website or Facebook page.
And if you’re in Arkansas in the middle of nowhere trying to get to somewhere, take these scenic routes to discover more no-fuss hideaways.
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Address: Oark General Store, 117 Co Rd 5241, Oark, AR 72852, USA
