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Mount Vernon, Arkansas

Mount Vernon is a town in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 145 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Central Arkansas region.

Geography
Mount Vernon is located along the eastern edge of Faulkner County. The eastern border of the town follows the White County line.

Arkansas Highway 36 passes through Mount Vernon, leading north 9 mi to Rose Bud, and southwest 17 mi to U.S. Route 64 at Hamlet. Conway, the Faulkner County seat, is 25 mi southwest of Mount Vernon via AR-36 and US-64.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Mount Vernon has a total area of 1.0 sqkm, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 144 people, 57 households, and 44 families residing in the city. The population density was 55.6/km$2$ (143.9/mi2). There were 68 housing units at an average density of 26.3/km$2$ (68.0/mi2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.61% White, 0.69% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. 1.39% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 57 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 888, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,406, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $30,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,593. There were none of the families and 4.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 12.9% of those over 64.

Education
Public education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by the Mount Vernon–Enola School District, Which leads to graduation from Mount Vernon–Enola High School. The district was formed by the July 1, 1991, consolidation of the Enola School District and the Mount Vernon School District.

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Twin Groves, Arkansas

Twin Groves is a town in northwestern Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States. The name of the town comes from two neighboring communities — Solomon Grove and Zion Grove — which joined to incorporate as a town in 1991. The town's population was 335 at the 2010 census, up from 276 at the 2000 census. Twin Groves is part of the Central Arkansas region.

Geography
Twin Groves follows the crest of Batesville Mountain, a low ridge that rises 300 ft above Cadron Creek to the south. U.S. Route 65 passes through the eastern (Zion Grove) side of the town, leading south 18 mi to Conway, the county seat, and north 21 mi to Clinton.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Twin Groves has a total area of 11.8 sqkm, all land.

2020 Census
As of the census of 2000, there were 276 people, 103 households, and 74 families residing in the town. The population density was 22.7/km$2$ (58.8/mi2). There were 113 housing units at an average density of 9.3/km$2$ (24.1/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 26.81% White, 72.10% Black or African American, and 1.09% from two or more races. 0.36% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 103 households, out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $37,222. Males had a median income of $28,929 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,811. None of the families and 3.3% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 8.5% of those over 64.

Education
Public education for elementary and secondary school students is available from the Guy–Perkins School District, which covers the vast majority of the area. From 1879 until consolidation with Guy-Perkins in 1949, Solomon Grove operated a separate school district including three black schools, whose students then attended classes in Conway until integration of Guy-Perkins High School in 1964 and Guy-Perkins Elementary School in 1966.

Small sections extend into the South Side School District and the Greenbrier School District.

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Vilonia, Arkansas

Vilonia is a city in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States. Its population was 4,288 in 2020 and estimated at 4,429 in 2021, up from 3,815 at the 2010 census and 2,106 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Central Arkansas region.

History
Vilonia was first settled in 1861 as Vilsonia. By 1870, a cottin gin, a gristmill, general stores and a drug store were in Vilsonia. In 1873, an error caused the town name to be changed to Vilonia.

In 1874, the first schoolhouse was built on what is now U.S. Highway 64. In 1879, the first post office was established. In 1887, a blacksmith shop was opened. In 1905, the Arkansas Holiness College was built in Vilonia. Sometime in the 1930s, the college closed and was burned. On August 23, 1938, Vilonia was incorporated under mayor Thomas H. Hill.

2011 tornado
A small portion of the town was destroyed by a tornado on the evening of April 25, 2011. The devastated area was a mobile home park. The tornado was confirmed and rated high-end EF2 by National Weather Service survey crews. Four people were killed in the Vilonia area.

2014 tornado
On April 27, 2014, in the late evening hours, a violent EF4 tornado passed through Mayflower and continued into Vilonia shortly before 7:50 p.m. (0050 UTC). 16 people were killed, several homes in one subdivision were swept clean off their foundations, a 15-ton fertilizer tank was thrown ¾ of a mile and several businesses were damaged or destroyed, including the new Vilonia Intermediate School, which had been set to open in the fall. The NWS office in Little Rock said that if it had occurred before the Enhanced Fujita scale was implemented in 2007, it would more than likely have been rated F5. There was consideration for upgrading the tornado to EF5 status, but due to the low quality of construction, the EF4 rating stands.

On May 7, 2014, President Barack Obama visited the city to view the damage and reconstruction efforts. With him were Governor Mike Beebe (D), Senator Mark Pryor (D) and Representative Tim Griffin (R).

Geography
Vilonia is located in southeastern Faulkner County at 35.07722°N, -92.2125°W (35.077299, −92.212617). It is bypassed to the south by which leads west 13 mi to Conway, the county seat, and east 21 mi to Beebe.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Vilonia has a total area of 18.4 km2, of which 0.01 km2, or 0.05%, is water.

2020 census
At the 2020 United States census, there were 4,288 people, 1,432 households and 1,211 families residing in the city.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 2,106 people, 726 households and 612 families residing in the town. The population density was 327.6 /sqmi. There were 785 housing units at an average density of 122.1 /sqmi. The racial make-up was 98.39% White, 0.14% Black or African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.19% from other races and 0.57% from two or more races. 1.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 726 households, of which 51.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.7% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present and 15.7% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.16.

33.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 35.4% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64 and 7.9% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median household income was $45,147 and the median family income was $50,184. Males had a median income of $33,684 and females $26,563. The per capita income was $17,495. About 6.1% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education of early childhood, elementary and secondary school students is primarily provided by the Vilonia School District, which leads to graduation from Vilonia High School.

Nearby secondary educational institutions include the Arkansas State University: Beebe Campus, Central Baptist College, Hendrix College, and University of Central Arkansas in Conway.

Notable people

 * J. B. Chapman (1884–1947), minister, president of Arkansas Holiness and Peniel Colleges, editor of the Herald of Holiness and general superintendent in the Church of the Nazarene

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Wooster, Arkansas

Wooster is a city in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 860 at the 2010 census, up from 516 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Central Arkansas region.

Geography
Wooster is located in northwestern Faulkner County. Arkansas Highway 25 passes through the city, leading northeast 5 mi to Greenbrier and south 9 mi to Conway, the county seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.4 sqkm, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,042 people, 352 households, and 310 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 516 people, 200 households, and 154 families residing in the town. The population density was 77.5/km$2$ (200.8/mi2). There were 214 housing units at an average density of 32.2/km$2$ (83.3/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.29% White, 0.19% Black or African American, 0.78% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.58% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 0.97% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 200 households, out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the town the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,063, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $30,438 versus $24,063 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,421. About 4.5% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.4% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education for elementary and secondary school students is primarily provided by the Greenbrier School District, beginning at the district's Wooster Elementary School and leading to graduation from Greenbrier High School.

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Altus, Arkansas

Altus is a city in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States. Located within the Arkansas River Valley at the edge of the Ozark Mountains, the city is within the Fort Smith metropolitan area. The epicenter of the Altus American Viticultural Area (AVA) within Arkansas Wine Country, the city is home to four wineries. Although founded as a coal mining community, the wine industry has driven the Altus economy since the first vineyards were planted in 1872. The population was 758 at the 2010 census, down from 817 at the 2000 census. In 2020, the population was 669 and was estimated as unchanged in 2021 and 2022.

Altus is the site of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (St. Mary's Catholic Church), which is on the National Register of Historic Places. St. Mary's Catholic Church was built in 1902 and is known for its beautiful paintings, ornate gold leaf walls, and Roman architecture.

History
Altus had its start in 1875 when the railroad was extended to that point. Altus station was the highest point on the track. In recognition of this highest railroad elevation between Little Rock and Fort Smith, the station was originally known as "Summit". The town's initial development was due to railroad efforts encouraging German immigration to settle lands adjacent to the railroad. In 1903, the railroad mainline was shifted to a more favorable alignment along the Arkansas River. The track through Altus was removed in the 1930s, but the railroad station has been preserved as a commercial establishment.

Altus is also the former site of Hendrix College.

Geography
Altus is located in southeastern Franklin County, bordered to the south by the town of Denning. Wiederkehr Village is directly to the north. U.S. Route 64 passes through the center of Altus, leading northwest 5 mi to Ozark and east 17 mi to Clarksville. The Arkansas River is 3 mi to the west.

Altus is south of the Boston Mountains range between the Ozark Mountains to the north and the Ouachita Mountains to the south. The soil type here is generally linker on the hilltops: a sandy loam, slightly acid soil and good for grape growing. Several wineries are located in Altus, and it is the location of the Altus American Viticultural Area.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.7 km2, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 817 people, 339 households, and 220 families residing in the city. The population density was 445.2 PD/sqmi. There were 372 housing units at an average density of 202.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.80% White, 0.12% Black or African-American, 0.86% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. 2.08% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 339 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.6% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average familiar size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,842, and the median income for a family was $29,286. Males had a prime meridian income of $25,000 versus $18,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,376. About 19.7% of families and 28.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.8% of those under age 18 and 19.3% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

Altus is home to three wineries and the Altus AVA (Chateau aux Arc Winery, Mount Bethel Winery, and Post Winery). The Wiederkehr Winery, founded by Johann Andreas Wiederkehr, is located north of Altus in Wiederkehr Village. The annual Springtime Gala, Grapefest, Dinner in the Vineyards, and Wineaux Fest are held in Altus each year.

Altus was the location for the first season of the television show The Simple Life, starring Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie.

Education
Altus is served by the Ozark School District, leading to graduation at Ozark High School. The Altus-Denning School District was closed in 2004 after an Arkansas law was passed requiring many small schools in the state to consolidate, usually with a bigger school close by. Prior to closing the Altus High School mascot was the Owls and competed in the 1A classification of the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA).

Transportation
Highway 64 runs through Altus, and the city limits follow the highway west from the main population center. This highway runs west to Ozark and east to Clarksville. Highway 186 runs north from Altus to give access to Interstate 40, 6 mi to the north. To the south, there are no highway bridges over the Arkansas River between Ozark and Morrison Bluff.

Water/Wastewater
The City of Altus Water Department, an enterprise fund of the city, manages water, sewer and trash pickup. Wastewater is collected and conveyed to the Altus Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The plant has a design capacity of 0.071 e6gal per day, and discharges treated effluent to the Arkansas River in accordance with the city's NPDES permit administrated by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality. The WWTP was built in 1991.

Notable people

 * Janice Holt Giles, author
 * Florence McRaven member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
 * Boss Schmidt, baseball player and manager
 * Johann Andreas Wiederkehr, winemaker

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Branch, Arkansas

Branch is a city in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 367 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Branch is located in southwestern Franklin County at the junctions of Arkansas Highways 22 and 41. Highway 22 leads east 5 mi to Caulksville and west 5 mi to Charleston, while Highway 41 leads north 10 mi to Cecil and south 14 mi to Booneville. Fort Smith is 28 mi to the west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Branch has a total area of 9.2 km2, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 357 people, 141 households, and 106 families residing in the city. The population density was 100.1 PD/sqmi. There were 155 housing units at an average density of 43.5 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 96.08% White, 1.68% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 0.56% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 0.56% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 141 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,531, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $21,875 versus $17,266 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,317. About 6.9% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Gary Stubblefield, state senator from Franklin County; dairy farmer in Branch

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Charleston, Arkansas

Charleston is a city in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States, and along with Ozark is one of the two county seats of Franklin County. It is part of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,494 at the 2010 census, down from 2,965 in 2000.

History
Charleston was platted in 1870.

In 1954, Charleston was the first school district in the former Confederate States to implement school integration in response to Brown v. Board of Education. On July 27, 1954, the school board, including President Howard Madison Orsburn, George Hairston, Archibald Schaffer, Herbert Shumate, and Homer Keith, unanimously voted to "disband the Colored School and admit the Colored children into the grade and high school when classes open for the fall semester." Accordingly, when the schools opened on August 23, 11 black children were in attendance alongside 480 whites. School Superintendent Woodie Haynes made an agreement with the local press not to cover the event, and stonewalled any outside reporters that asked questions. The decision to integrate had financial benefits, as the district had been paying a considerable sum to transport black high school students to Fort Smith, and were able to close the old Rosenwald school. During the Civil Rights era, the city was among a few Southern cities which surprisingly showed little resistance to integration. Charleston suffered some discrimination from other schools and the state; many schools refused to play football against them and the band was denied the opportunity to play in some band competitions. In 1961, the first two black students to graduate from Charleston were Barbara (Williams) Dotson and Joe Ferguson.

Geography
Charleston is in southwestern Franklin County, along Arkansas Highway 22, which leads east 9 mi to Ratcliff and west 24 mi to Fort Smith.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Charleston has a total area of 11.4 km2, of which 11.1 km2 is land and 0.3 km2, or 2.53%, is water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,588 people, 997 households, and 639 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,965 people, 1,201 households, and 815 families residing in the city. The population density was 706.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,315 housing units at an average density of 313.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.58% White, 0.07% Black or African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 1.48% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. 2.06% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,201 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,824, and the median income for a family was $39,598. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $18,512 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,912. About 8.6% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under age 18 and 16.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * John "Tree" Adams, former American football offensive tackle with the Washington Redskins from 1945-1949
 * Betty Bumpers, politician
 * Dale Bumpers, governor of Arkansas and U.S. senator from Arkansas
 * DeRosey Caroll Cabell, Army General
 * Paula Casey, United States Attorney
 * Steve Cox, former American football player with the Washington Redskins
 * Otis Davis, baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers
 * Denny Flynn, bull rider
 * Francis Irby Gwaltney, author
 * Larry Lester, historian, author, and co-founder of Negro League Baseball Museum
 * Gary Stubblefield, farmer, politician
 * Jesse G. Vincent, aircraft, marine, and automobile engine designer

Public education
The Charleston School District provides public education from kindergarten through grade 12 from its three facilities, Charleston High School (grades 9–12), Charleston Elementary School (grades K–4), and Charleston Middle School (grades 5–8).

The Public School District of Charleston, Arkansas was the first school district to integrate in the former Confederate States of America. The high school was destroyed in middle 2010 to make way for a larger middle school. There is currently a small monument to the integration in front of Charleston Middle School.

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Denning, Arkansas

Denning is a town in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 314 at the 2010 census, up from 270 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Denning is located in southeastern Franklin County and is bordered to the north by the city of Altus.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.8 sqkm, all land.

It sustained a direct hit from a tornado during the late-May 2011 tornado outbreak.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 270 people, 102 households, and 75 families residing in the town. The population density was 94.8 /km2. There were 115 housing units at an average density of 40.4 /km2. The racial makeup of the town was 95.19% White, 0.37% Black or African American, 0.74% Native American, 1.85% Asian, and 1.85% from two or more races. 2.22% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 102 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $32,708. Males had a median income of $19,792 versus $17,344 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,487. About 22.8% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.8% of those 65 or over.

Education
Denning is served by the Ozark School District, leading to graduation at Ozark High School. The Altus-Denning School District was closed in 2004 after an Arkansas law was passed requiring many small schools in the state to consolidate, usually with a bigger school close by. Prior to closing the Altus-Denning High School mascot was the Owls and competed in the 1A classification of the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA).

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Ozark, Arkansas

Ozark is a city in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States and one of the county's two seats of government. The community is located along the Arkansas River in the Arkansas River Valley on the southern edge of the Ozark Mountains. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 3,684.

Incorporated in 1850, Ozark is adjacent to much of Arkansas wine country, and contains a bridge to cross the Arkansas River for travelers heading to points south. The city is also located on Arkansas Highway 23, nicknamed the Pig Trail Scenic Byway, known for its steep drops, sharp curves and scenic mountain views.

The name Aux Arcs, later simplified to "Ozark", was given to this bend of the river by the French explorers when they were mapping out this land.

History
Native Americans roamed the area freely before Arkansas was a territory. The Cherokee and Osage lived in this area that would later become attractive to settlers. The Ozark area was frequented by French fur trappers and served as a landmark during European exploration of the area. It was these adventurous souls who gave the area and the rolling mountains that rise there their name, Aux Arcs.

Included in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the vicinity became a stopping and crossing point along the Arkansas River. The modern settlement of Ozark was established here in the 1830s, and an important road grew connecting Ozark to Fayetteville, Arkansas, following the route of today's Pig Trail Scenic Byway to connect Northwest Arkansas with the river.

Ozark played a role on the Trail of Tears. Steamboats would often stop here in times of low water and Native Americans camped in Ozark before moving to Oklahoma on foot. The waterfront is a designated stop on the Trail of Tears route.

Ozark's population grew to about 100 people during the Civil War and served as a Confederate base after the battles of Pea Ridge and Prairie Grove in 1862. In April 1863, Brigadier General William L. Cabell led 900 men from Ozark on an expedition that ended at the Battle of Fayetteville. Ozark became the scene of fighting later that year and again in 1864, where many skirmishes were fought in the vicinity. A monument on the grounds of the Franklin County Courthouse pays tribute to an officer killed just north of town.

Although Ozark prospered over the years, it remained a small city on the river.

The name "Ozark" comes from Aux Arcs, the name given to the area and the mountains that rise there by early French settlers. Ozark, Arkansas, was the first community to be incorporated with that name.

Geography
Ozark is located east of the center of Franklin County on the north side of the Arkansas River. It is 48 mi west of Russellville and 38 mi east of Fort Smith. The city limits extend north to Interstate 40, which has access from Exits 35 and 37. U.S. Route 64 passes through the center of Ozark, providing a local east-west route parallel to I-40. Arkansas Highway 23 leads north as the Pig Trail Scenic Byway into the Ozarks 28 mi to Brashears, while to the south AR 23 crosses the Arkansas River and leads 28 mi to Booneville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Ozark has a total area of 19.0 km2, of which 18.9 km2 is land and 0.1 km2, or 0.52%, is water. Ozark is the point at which the Arkansas River is farthest north in the state.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ozark has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. On August 10, 1936, Ozark recorded the highest temperature ever in Arkansas at 120 F.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,542 people, 1,539 households, and 808 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,525 people, 1,453 households, and 940 families residing in the city. The population density was 491.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,607 housing units at an average density of 224.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.48% White, 0.14% Black or African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 1.08% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. 2.55% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,453 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,057, and the median income for a family was $31,537. Males had a median income of $25,409 versus $17,353 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,583. About 17.9% of families and 21.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.9% of those under age 18 and 19.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by the two school districts:

 * Ozark School District leading to graduation at Ozark High School.
 * Mulberry–Pleasant View Bi-County School District leading to graduation at Mulberry High School via Millsap Intermediate School (grades 5-6) and Pleasant View Junior High (grades 7-9) both located in Ozark.

Ozark is the home of Arkansas Tech University–Ozark Campus, a two-year satellite campus of Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas. Arkansas Tech-Ozark is one of the region's leading providers of career and technical education, offering several associate degrees and technical certificates, as well as general studies classes. The campus was established in 1965 as Arkansas Valley Vocational Technical School (AVVTS). In 1975, the Arkansas State Board of Education/Vocational Education granted accreditation to AVVTS, making it the first school of its kind in the state to receive that distinction. In 1991, the campus was renamed Arkansas Valley Technical Institute (AVTI). On July 1, 2003, AVTI merged with Arkansas Tech University to become Arkansas Tech University–Ozark Campus.

Tourism
Downtown Ozark features a number of historic sites. Among these is the old Missouri Pacific Depot, which now serves as a museum and houses many artifacts related to the city's history. Murals can be found throughout the city. The quintessential square is filled with window store fronts full of antique and gift shops, crape myrtle shrubs in bloom summer through fall, and a park across from the courthouse.

The old Franklin County Jail features a distinctive stone facade, resembling a medieval castle.

The city serves as the southern access point for the Pig Trail Scenic Byway. This 19 mi scenic drive begins 11 mi north of Ozark where Highway 23 enters the Ozark National Forest. The Pig Trail leads drivers through rolling mountain country and past waterfalls, rock formations and the Mulberry River, popular for kayaking and canoeing. Ozark is a popular place for food and rest while exploring the Pig Trail Scenic Byway.

Ozark Lake on the Arkansas River provides plenty of fishing opportunities. Tree-shaded Aux Arc Park stretches along the river from the Ozark Lock and Dam and has a playground, campsites, boat launching ramps and other facilities. Within miles of Ozark are the Mulberry River and White Rock Mountain Recreation Area in the Ozark National Forest.

Ozark is in the heart of Arkansas Wine Country along with the cities of Altus, Wiederkehr Village, and Paris.

Depictions in cinema
In the first season of the reality TV series The Simple Life, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie worked at the Sonic Drive-In in Ozark. On April 17, 2007, Late Late Show host Craig Ferguson mentioned Ozark during his guest appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman. While telling Dave a story about travelling the country, Craig said he had stopped in "Ozark, which is a town in Arkansas," and discovered catfish. It was the first time Ferguson had eaten catfish. He described it as being "a tasty fish". On June 14, 2007, Ferguson displayed a letter from Mayor Vernon McDaniels, making Ferguson an honorary citizen of Ozark. After becoming an honorary citizen, Ferguson set out to become an honorary citizen of as many U.S. cities as possible and later became an official U.S. citizen, all thanks to Ozark starting the trend. On June 25, 2009, Ferguson again mentioned Ozark during his opening monologue. He told his audience that Ozark was the place to stop for good catfish and described it as a "lovely town". Ferguson later financed a bond to build a $415,000 turf field for their high school football team in 2010.

Notable people

 * Mark H. Berry, American politician
 * Roy Buchanan (1939–1988), guitar innovator was born September 23, 1939, in Ozark.
 * Marshall Chrisman (born 1933), former member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Ozark
 * Minnie Rutherford Fuller, farmer, broker, temperance leader, suffragist
 * Elizabeth Gracen, Miss Arkansas and Miss America 1982
 * Theodore H. Laban, a highly decorated U.S. Army Air Forces soldier
 * John Outlaw, a native of Ozark, football coach at Lufkin High School in Lufkin
 * Leslee Milam Post (born 1973), Democratic politician who served in the 88th General Assembly of the Arkansas House of Representatives
 * Joe Purdy, folk/indie recording artist
 * Jesse Wells, indie/rock recording artist
 * Bill Dees, songwriter. Most famous for writing Oh! Pretty Woman sung by Roy Orbison.

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Ash Flat, Arkansas

Ash Flat is a city in Fulton and Sharp counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas with a population of 1,109 in 2021.

History
Ash Flat was established in 1856. The community was so named for a grove of ash trees near the original town site. In 1967, the Arkansas General Assembly designated Ash Flat as the single county seat of Sharp County, a title previously held by Hardy and Evening Shade concurrently.

Geography
Ash Flat is located at 36.23111°N, -91.60917°W (36.231107, -91.609163).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.9 sqkm, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,137 people, 471 households, and 248 families residing in the city.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 1,082 people living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.5% Black, 0.5% Native American and 1.5% from two or more races. 0.8% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 977 people, 430 households, and 233 families living in the city. The population density was 175.7 PD/sqmi. There were 485 housing units at an average density of 87.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.57% White, 0.41% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, and 0.82% from two or more races. 0.72% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 430 households, out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.8% were non-families. 41.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 31.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 72.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $16,797, and the median income for a family was $22,019. Males had a median income of $24,815 versus $15,556 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,506. About 24.5% of families and 31.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.2% of those under age 18 and 22.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Gordon Carpenter, Olympic gold medalist in basketball
 * Preacher Roe, major league baseball player

Education
Ash Flat is served by the Highland School District, which operates Highland High School. The Highland district was formed from the 1962 consolidation of the Ash Flat School District and the Hardy School District. Due to the previous rivalry between the two districts, some members of the community were unsure whether the vote to consolidate would succeed.

Ozarka College established a site in Ash Flat in the fall of 2001.

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Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Cherokee Village is a city in Fulton and Sharp counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The population was 4,671 at the 2010 census, with a population of 4,780 in 2020 (Census).

Geography
Cherokee Village is located at 36.29333°N, -91.57222°W (36.293289, -91.572336).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.8 sqmi, of which 19.9 sqmi is land and 0.9 sqmi (4.19%) is water.

The city limits include seven lakes and two marinas. The largest is Lake Thunderbird with over seven miles of shoreline. The area has become popular with vacation home owners and with those who want to rent a property for a week or two.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,780 people, 2,370 households, and 1,335 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,648 people, 2,182 households, and 1,577 families residing in the city. The population density was 233.7 PD/sqmi. There were 2,892 housing units at an average density of 145.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.14% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 1.68% from two or more races. 0.62% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,182 households, out of which 16.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.50.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.6% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 15.9% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 38.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 58 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,997, and the median income for a family was $29,636. Males had a median income of $22,639 versus $18,571 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,105. About 9.9% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.2% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Tommy Bolt, member of the World Golf Hall of Fame
 * Garrard Conley, American author

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Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas

Horseshoe Bend is a city in Fulton, Izard, and Sharp counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The population was 2,184 at the 2010 census. It is named for the large loop or horseshoe bend in the nearby Strawberry River.

Geography
The town is a 3-hour drive to Little Rock, Memphis, and Springfield.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.6 sqmi, of which 13.4 sqmi is land, and 1.2 sqmi (8.50%) is water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,440 people, 1,028 households, and 616 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,278 people, 1,142 households, and 725 families residing in the city. The population density was 170.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,451 housing units at an average density of 108.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.28% White, 0.22% Black or African American, 0.88% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. 1.23% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,142 households, out of which 11.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.42.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 12.8% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 13.5% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 45.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 63 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,714, and the median income for a family was $34,129. Males had a median income of $24,286 versus $17,688 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,987. About 6.9% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.7% of those under age 18 and 2.6% of those age 65 or over.

City government
City government is a mayor-council government. It consists of a mayor and eight council members representing four wards.

City Court
The City Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanor, criminal, traffic and municipal ordinance violations and cases that occur within the city.

Police
The Horseshoe Bend Police Department was disbanded in 2013, its duties assumed by the Izard County Sheriff's office.

Fire
The Horseshoe Bend Volunteer Fire Department consists of 12 volunteers and covers 45 square miles of residential and commercial properties as well as wetlands. The Department is responsible for fire suppression, extrication assistance, HAZMAT, and rescue. Equipment includes one engine / pumper, one tanker, one brush / quick-attack vehicle, and one emergency rescue vehicle. The department currently has an Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) Public Protection Classification (PPC™) Service rating of 6.

Animal Control
Animal Control maintains a facility where lost dogs and cats are kept for adoption. It is staffed by employees and volunteers. A five-day waiting period is observed with the hopes that the pet will be reunited with its owner. Animals must be spayed / neutered and vaccinated prior to adoption. Assistance with these fees is available through the Friends of Horseshoe Bend Animals.

Library
The Horseshoe Bend Library was created in 1974, evolving from bookmobile service from the White Country Regional Library in Batesville, Arkansas that began in 1970. The library was originally housed in the Municipal Building. In 2006, the Library relocated to its new facility on Club Rd. The Library serves the city and surrounding area with services such as audio / visual equipment, computer and Internet access, a media / meeting room, and traditional reading materials. The library is supported by Friends of the Library. Library grounds are maintained by Izard Country Master Gardeners.

Major highways

 * [[Image:Arkansas 289.svg|24px]] Arkansas Highway 289
 * [[Image:Arkansas 354.svg|24px]] Arkansas Highway 354

Airport
The Horseshoe Bend Airport, FAA identifier is 6M2, is owned and operated by the city. The runway is 4,524 ft. x 60 ft. and is paved. It is located at 36.2175°N, -91.75083°W (36.2213694, -91.7554833) at an elevation of 782 ft. / 238 m. Its variation is 03E.

title: Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas


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Mammoth Spring, Arkansas

Mammoth Spring is a city in Fulton County, Arkansas. The population was 929 at the time of the 2020 census and is home to Mammoth Spring, one of the largest natural springs in the world. The location is renowned for its trout fishing.

History
In 1890, Mammoth Spring was promoted to Memphis investors as an excellent site for construction of major manufacturing operations. At that time the town was home to an upscale resort hotel, The Nettleton, said to rival those in Eureka Springs, Ark. The Nettleton was built by Memphis millionaire Napoleon Hill and operated from 1899 to 1932, when it was destroyed by fire.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 sqmi, of which 1.4 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (2.86%) is water.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild-to-cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Mammoth Spring has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 929 people, 468 households, and 286 families residing in the city.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 977 people in 460 households, including 350 families, in the city. The population density was 847.1 PD/sqmi. There were 593 housing units at an average density of 437.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.2% from two or more races. The percentage of the population of Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.6%. Of the 509 households 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 29.3% of households were one person and 17.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.75.

The age distribution was 23.6% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% 65 or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median household income was $20,588 and the median family income was $26,438. Males had a median income of $18,750 versus $16,328 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,487. About 13.6% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.3% of those under age 18 and 16.4% of those age 65 or over.

Grand Ole Opry connection
Mammoth Spring is credited with providing the original inspiration to George D. Hay to create what became the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Hay was sent on a reporting assignment to Mammoth Spring in 1919 when he was invited to a hoedown in a local cabin. There, a fiddle player, a guitar player, and a banjo player performed until dawn. Hay was impressed, and that planted the seed for his later efforts.

Notable people

 * Tess Harper, actress
 * James Robinson Risner, United States Air Force brigadier general
 * Ashley McBryde, country music singer-songwriter

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Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas

Salem is the county seat of Fulton County, Arkansas, United States. Salem was first incorporated in 1900. As of the 2010 census the population stood at 1,635.

Geography
Salem is located near the center of Fulton County at the intersection of US Route 62 and 412 with Arkansas Highways 9 and 395.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.6 km2, of which 0.04 sqkm, or 0.38%, is water.

Climate
Salem has a humid subtropical climate with mild winters and hot summers. November has the highest average precipitation, at 5.17 in. The average annual rainfall is 47 in. The average annual low temperature is 44 degrees and the average annual high is 67.

Protected areas
Salem City Park has a walking trail, volleyball court, picnic pavilions, children’s play area, and a lake that is stocked with fish. Preacher Roe Park is located on Highway 9 and offers a baseball/softball field and basketball court for aspiring athletes of all ages.

Mammoth Spring State Park is roughly 16 mi northeast of Salem.

Lake Norfork is a short drive away, and it offers water skiing, swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities. The lake offers excellent striped bass fishing, with some of these monster fish weighing over 50 pounds. The lake is also good for largemouth, smallmouth and Kentucky bass fishing, and the bays and ponds are loaded with fast-biting bream and other panfish.

Wildlife abounds and the area is a popular deer and turkey hunting area. Experienced hunters can quickly achieve their bag limit in this area, and novice hunters usually return with some interesting stories.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,566 people, 818 households, and 451 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,591 people, 679 households, and 412 families residing in the city. The population density was 586.4 PD/sqmi. There were 781 housing units at an average density of 287.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.42% White, 0.31% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.31% Asian, and 1.63% from two or more races. 0.50% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 679 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 26.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,714, and the median income for a family was $28,359. Males had a median income of $22,368 versus $17,356 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,891. About 17.8% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.7% of those under age 18 and 20.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Salem operates within the mayor-city council form of government. The mayor is elected by a citywide election to serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the city by presiding over all city functions and allocating duties to city employees. The Salem mayoral election coincides with the election of the President of the United States. Mayors serve four-year terms and can serve unlimited terms. The city council is the unicameral legislature, consisting of four council members. Also included in the council's duties is balancing the city's budget and passing ordinances.

Primary and secondary education
The Salem School District has two campuses: Salem Elementary School (K–6) and Salem High School (7–12) with 700-plus district enrollment.

Higher education
Three public two-year colleges are located in adjoining counties. Ozarka College is located at Melbourne in Izard County with a satellite campus at Ash Flat in Sharp County. Arkansas State University–Mountain Home is in Baxter County and Missouri State University–West Plains in West Plains, Missouri. Many Salem High graduates choose to attend the larger universities Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, or University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.

Libraries
The Fulton County Library is located at 205 Pickens in Salem. It is part of the White River Regional Library System.

Public health
Fulton County Hospital is an acute hospital certified by CMS and licensed by the state as a 25-bed critical access hospital. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency service and general diagnostic testing including clinical laboratory testing, general x-ray and CT. Ultrasound and MRI are provided on a scheduled basis. Fulton County Hospital has an active (admitting) staff of six physicians. Four of the physicians specialize in family practice and two are internists. The consulting staff consists of 18 physicians in the specialties of Diagnostic Radiology, Caridology, ENT and Pathology.

Five Family Medical Clinics serve Salem with one clinic in Mammoth Spring in the north east section of Fulton County. Salem also has four Pharmacies. Four agencies offer Home Health Services. The community has one Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and one Assisted Living Facility.

Fulton County Hospital operates a Paramedic Ambulance Service and an Air Ambulance Service is based in an adjoining county.

Culture and contemporary life
Smallmouth bass fishing and canoeing exist in the nearby South Fork of the Spring River. It is also not far to White River, nationally known for its big rainbow and brown trout, or to Spring River and the Strawberry River. Both the Spring and Strawberry are excellent float streams, with the added bonus of rainbow trout and walleye in Spring River, and the smallmouth bass, crappie and bream in the Strawberry River. The Spring river boasts some popular canoe rental and tourist companies which facilitate impromptu weekend canoe or camping trips.

The landscape is especially beautiful during the fall, and the focal overlooking hill, the Salem Knob (historically a public park, now privately owned) and surrounding area offers many photographic opportunities.

Annual cultural events
The area has a culture rich in originating the bluegrass music tradition, and each year boasts the Fulton County Homecoming event that allows local and visiting artists to gather and perform on the town square.

Mammoth Spring State Park hosts an annual Old Soldiers Reunion, which originated as a way to celebrate the reunification of the Confederacy with the Union following the Civil War. Now, the Reunion is a fair-like event that offers entertaining Civil War Re-enactments, rides, games, traditional bluegrass and other varieties of music entertainment for a three- or four-day period annually.

During the annual Fulton County Fair, there is a public area behind the Salem City Park which hosts rodeos, tractor pulls, livestock shows, concerts, rides and games.

Major highways
U.S. Routes 62/412 pass through the south side of the city, leading southeast 18 mi to Ash Flat and west 36 mi to Mountain Home. Arkansas Highway 9 passes through the center of town, leading northeast 19 mi to Mammoth Spring and southwest 50 mi to Mountain View.

Utilities
Electricity is provided by the North Arkansas Electric Cooperative, which is based in Salem.

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Viola, Arkansas

Viola is a town in Fulton County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 358 at the 2020 census, up from 337 in 2010.

Geography
Viola is located in western Fulton County at 36.39722°N, -91.98333°W, along U.S. Routes 62/412. The combined highways lead east 10 mi to Salem, the county seat, and west 26 mi to Mountain Home. Arkansas Highway 223 crosses US 62/412 in the center of Viola, leading north 8 mi to the Missouri border and south 9 mi to Bexar.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Viola has a total area of 3.4 km2, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 358 people, 136 households, and 75 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 381 people, 160 households, and 106 families residing in the town. The population density was 295.2 PD/sqmi. There were 181 housing units at an average density of 140.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.69% White, 0.26% Black or African American, and 1.05% from two or more races. 0.79% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 160 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 77.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $26,667, and the median income for a family was $31,094. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,953. About 2.9% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.

Public education
Public education for elementary and secondary school students is primarily provided by the Viola School District, which leads to graduation from Viola High School.

Public library
The Viola Public Library is one of the fourteen branch libraries of the White River Regional Library system.

Notable people

 * Preacher Roe, former MLB pitcher
 * Max Sherman, former Texas State Senator and former president of West Texas A&M University

title: Viola, Arkansas


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Fountain Lake, Arkansas

Fountain Lake is a town in Garland County, Arkansas, United States. Bordering Hot Springs Village, the town is part of the Hot Springs Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 503 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Fountain Lake is located in eastern Garland County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 10.1 km2, all land. The town is 12 mi northeast of downtown Hot Springs and is bordered to the north by unincorporated Hot Springs Village.

The community is named for a former resort on the southern edge of the area. The location is directly off Highway 7, across from Fountain Lake Center (a strip mall), and can be identified by a large stucco entrance gate and a long tree-lined drive. The property contains remnants of a large home, barn, and other out-buildings. A small lake with an ornamental fountain are intact. The property is privately owned.

The Fountain Lake Center, historical Fountain Lake estate, and Fountain Lake School are not actually in the town limits of Fountain Lake. The town limits include approximately 3 mi (and community roads attached) along Highway 5 and 2 mi along Highway 128. All other associated property outside these limits is part of Garland County, not the town of Fountain Lake.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 409 people, 161 households, and 126 families residing in the town. The population density was 115.4 PD/sqmi. There were 174 housing units at an average density of 49.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.56% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 0.98% Native American, 0.73% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. 0.73% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 161 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $30,469, and the median income for a family was $31,188. Males had a median income of $25,547 versus $11,731 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,943. About 8.1% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education
Fountain Lake is home to the Fountain Lake School District, which operates Fountain Lake High School. Their mascot is the Cobra, originally proposed by Buster Clemmons from the class of 1934. The Fountain Lake School District, as of 2013, offers six Advance Placement Courses, ten sports, and has over twenty clubs and organizations available for students. The Fountain Lake School District has multiple state titles. Among the state titles, The Fountain Lake Football Team won their first State Championship in 2009 against Prescott High School, the Senior High Women's Chorus, in 2013, received scores of superior (being a first for Fountain Lake) and excellent at State Choir Competition, and had various students receive state awards for outstanding performance. The Fountain Lake School District has hosted nineteen yearly musicals, as of 2012, in the auditorium, and has two tornado shelters, built in 2012, that hosts various community events.

title: Fountain Lake, Arkansas