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When did the Crater of Diamonds become a state park?
1972
| Crater of Diamonds State Park | |
|---|---|
| Area | 911 acres (369 ha) |
| Established | 1972 |
| Named for | Diamond mine |
| Governing body | Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism |
How many people have found diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park?
In total, over 75,000 diamonds have been unearthed at the Crater of Diamonds since the first diamonds were discovered in 1906 by John Huddleston, a farmer who owned the land long before it became an Arkansas State Park in 1972.
Who found the 1st diamond on the land of Crater of Diamonds State Park?
John Huddleston
John Huddleston finds the first diamond at what is now Crater of Diamonds State Park. The exact date of his discovery is unknown. Some sources cite August 1; others August 8. John Huddleston sells his farm for $36,000 to Sam Reyburn and a group of investors from Little Rock, AR.
What are the chances of finding a diamond at Crater of Diamonds?
From 2016 to 2020, visitors discovered 237 diamonds while surface searching at the park, about ten percent of all diamonds registered during that time. While most diamonds found at the park weigh about one-quarter of a carat, the average diamond found on top of the ground weighs nearly two-thirds of a carat!
What is Uncle Sam diamond worth?
No matter how valuable it is.” Bassum’s big find — nicknamed “The Uncle Sam Diamond,” the largest diamond ever discovered in North America — was later cut down to 12.42 carat and sold for $150,000 in 1971 (About $800,000 today).
How often is Crater of Diamonds plowed?
once a month
The diamond search area is plowed periodically when the weather allows to help loosen the surface soil and promote diamond finds. Plowing is unscheduled but generally takes place once a month during spring, summer, and fall.