Paris Crosswalk Mural

The crosswalk mural located in front of City Hall is known as Paris Crossing. It is a multi-directional mural showcasing the area's natural beauty and history. Regardless of how you cross the intersection of Express and Main Streets, you will get a straight view of at least one portion of the mural.

Father and son team Webster and Caleb Crocker designed Paris Crossing incorporate the natural flora and fauna of Paris, Arkansas. In the center, they shed light to the past with Train 2522 that once ran through the City.

Webster and Caleb are pictured above along with their painting assistants.

A dedication ceremony was held on the square to celebrate Paris Crossing in January 2024.

Paris Crossing was made possible in part by a grant from the Division of Arkansas Heritage, funded by your 1/8 cent conservation tax, Amendment 75. Main Street Paris provided 1:1 matching funds for the grant.

Pictured from left to right: Marty Ryall, Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage; Daniel Rogers, Mayor of the City of Paris; Heather Mayes, Executive Director of Main Street Paris; Danielle Barham, 2024 Board President of Main Street Paris; Debra Fithen, Grants Manager at the Division of Arkansas Heritage.