Two states.
One iconic line.
Stand in two states at once at one of America’s most photographed courthouses in Downtown Texarkana—half in Arkansas, half in Texas.
Plant one foot in Arkansas and the other in Texas — it’s a free photo op you can’t get anywhere else.
No photographer? No problem. Use the selfie stand on photographer's island to capture the moment.
The right entrance leads to a real post office. Peek inside to see its vintage brass mailboxes.
This place wasn’t built on the state line as a gimmick. It’s here because Texarkana has always been two towns, living side by side. One foot in Arkansas. One in Texas. And this building has seen some things, including big lawsuits and federal trials like the kind you hear about on the national news.
Here’s a stat you didn’t expect: this is the second most photographed federal courthouse in the entire country.
Only the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. gets snapped more.
This post office in Texarkana—not a capital city, not a tourist trap—draws more cameras than all but the most supreme courthouse in the country.
Learn more about the history of this iconic spot on our blog.
Free public parking is nearby, and the area is walkable from downtown. The photo spot and the post office are accessible, with ramps available for visitors who need them.
While this photo op is available 24/7, morning or late afternoon is your best bet — the light’s soft, the shadows are long, and everything just looks better on camera.
This is a free photo op, so just bring yourself and your camera!
Make the most of your stop. Grab a bite at a local café, check out the murals and public art tucked around downtown, or browse the antique shops just steps away.
People don’t just stop here for the photo. They come to laugh, to mark a moment, to stand in two states at once and feel something they didn’t expect. Some even get married right on the line.
There’s an old postcard from the ’50s that gets a lot of laughs: “A man in Arkansas and his ass in Texas.”
Yes! The photo area is outdoors and open 24/7 in a well-lit area.
It’s located at 500 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, AR 71854. Get directions.
Enjoy Southern food, public art, antique shops, and friendly Texarkana hospitality within a short drive.