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In 1966, Albert Raney, Sr. decided to sell his family's Ozark trout farm and listed it with O.J. Snow, a Harrison real estate agent. Dogpatch USA!
I reckon I've mentioned the Dogpatch USA theme park on this blog a number of times over the years, so I'll spare ya'll the wiki lo-down again and we'll just jump right into this early 70's postcard set from the happiest lil corner of Al Capp's Marble Falls, Arkansas that ya ever did saw, (apparently I saw it when I was too young to remember!) Pettin' zoos, Po'k Chop express trains 'n boatin', hoss 'n mule back ridin', arrestin' architecture, lovely scenic picture takin' places, and brain rattlin' rollie-coasters! Dogpatch USA had it all! And of course the real reason folks come to Dogpatch USA, is cuz dad can get himself an excitin' eyeful of the lovely, long-legged, midwest lasses hired to play the Al Capp girls all 'round the park! FYI: There are a few documentaries about the rise and fall of Dogpatch USA if'n yer inner'rested, click HERE and HERE for the trailers, and don't miss this silent Super 8 footage shot in '71 too!
A hillbilly theme park that proved so unpopular the land wouldn't even sell on eBay after it closed.
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Dogpatch has reopened for tours! Dogpatch USA is an abandoned theme park located on State Highway 7 between the cities of Harrison and Jasper in Arkansas, an area known today as Marble Falls. It was opened in 1968, and was based on the comic strip Li'l Abner, created by cartoonist Al Capp and set in a fictional village called Dogpatch. Dogpatch USA was a commercial success in its early years. Investors tried to parlay that success into a sister park, "Marble Falls", planned with a ski resort and convention center. The venture failed and led to the park's closure in 1993. Since that time much of the property of the twin parks has been neglected and frequently vandalized, and portions of the acreage are either entangled in legal issues, in a state of redevelopment, or for sale once again. In 2011 an order was signed that awarded the troubled property to Stewart Nance and Pruett Nance, the rider of an all-terrain vehicle who was injured on the property in a fairly horrific accident that almost resulted in decapitation. Nance had previously won the judgment against park owners after the 2004 accident, though when the judgement went unpaid, Circuit Judge Shawn Womack ruled that the property be turned over to Nance in order to settle the $650,000 judgment. The property now sits abandoned, its rides rusting away in rural Arkansas, seen only by the occasional adventurous explorer.
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Patricia is thrilled when her father decides that shes finally old enough to learn to ride. but her dreams of having a beautiful horse of her own are dashed when he takes her to a stable in dogpatch, the rundown section of town. patricia is sure that shell never learn anything in a place like that. but its in dogpatch that patricia meets two individualskind, patient mrs. mack and a glorious chestnut mare named pennywho help her overcome her fears, and change her life forever. powerfully written, beautifully told, and brought to life with rich watercolor illustrations, this is a story that will touch the heart of everyone who reads it.
A hillbilly theme park that proved so unpopular the land wouldn't even sell on eBay after it closed.
There's a lot more than sunshine and water views to love about this neighborhood
Both Magnolia Brewing locations are open for to-go food and packaged beer with curbside pickup and online ordering available. Click below to see our menu and place an online order. To place an order at Dogpatch: Order Online Here By phone: 415-864-7468 Walk-up: Window at 2505 3rd St Please be aware of all safety regulations […]
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There's a lot more than sunshine and water views to love about this neighborhood
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Dogpatch USA operated from 1968-1993, with many owners, legal entanglements, and wacky comic strip ride names. Defunct, it remains in the news to this day.
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***Please note, this is private property. We have permission from the former owner to shoot here. The land has since been sold and the new owner has cleaned up the location and has plans to restore it. Please don’t attempt to visit here without permission from the owner. I am unable to provide any information […]
A hillbilly theme park that proved so unpopular the land wouldn't even sell on eBay after it closed.
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Dogpatch has reopened for tours! Dogpatch USA is an abandoned theme park located on State Highway 7 between the cities of Harrison and Jasper in Arkansas, an area known today as Marble Falls. It was opened in 1968, and was based on the comic strip Li'l Abner, created by cartoonist Al Capp and set in a fictional village called Dogpatch. Dogpatch USA was a commercial success in its early years. Investors tried to parlay that success into a sister park, "Marble Falls", planned with a ski resort and convention center. The venture failed and led to the park's closure in 1993. Since that time much of the property of the twin parks has been neglected and frequently vandalized, and portions of the acreage are either entangled in legal issues, in a state of redevelopment, or for sale once again. In 2011 an order was signed that awarded the troubled property to Stewart Nance and Pruett Nance, the rider of an all-terrain vehicle who was injured on the property in a fairly horrific accident that almost resulted in decapitation. Nance had previously won the judgment against park owners after the 2004 accident, though when the judgement went unpaid, Circuit Judge Shawn Womack ruled that the property be turned over to Nance in order to settle the $650,000 judgment. The property now sits abandoned, its rides rusting away in rural Arkansas, seen only by the occasional adventurous explorer.
There's a lot more than sunshine and water views to love about this neighborhood
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