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Marmaduke, Arkansas

Marmaduke is a city in Greene County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,212 in 2020.

History
The town of Marmaduke was named for Confederate Major General John Sappington Marmaduke, who later served as governor of Missouri. Marmaduke was said to have established a camp for his soldiers near the site of the present town. The Texas and St. Louis Railroad was built through the area in 1882.

Marmaduke was incorporated on August 2, 1909, and, by 1914, had expanded to include two drugstores, three banks, three restaurants, a Methodist and a Southern Baptist church, two barber shops, a hotel, a boarding house, and two dime stores. The primary employers at the time were a sawmill, a lumber mill, a stave mill, and large and cut timber distributors.

Current industry includes the Anchor plastics company and the American Railcar Company.

The community was severely damaged by a severe tornado on April 2, 2006. At least half of the town was reported to have been destroyed or even flattened, and nearly every structure received some degree of damage. No one was killed in Marmaduke, but at least 50 people were injured, some seriously. In 2009, a major ice storm came across the northern part of Arkansas, causing the village, together with other regions, to lose electricity for a few weeks. Since then, the town has almost fully recovered.

Geography
Marmaduke is located in northeastern Greene County. U.S. Route 49 passes through the center of Marmaduke, leading northeast 16 mi to Piggott and southwest 10 mi to Paragould, the Greene County seat. Arkansas Highway 34 crosses US 49 in the center of town; it leads east 5 mi to Arkansas Highway 139 at Fritz and west 7 mi to Lafe.

The city has a total area of 3.4 km2, all land. Marmaduke is in the northern part of the Arkansas Delta physical region and sits just east of Crowley's Ridge. The Missouri state line, following the St. Francis River, is 9 mi to the east.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,212 people, 496 households, and 358 families residing in the city.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 1,111 people living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian and 1.6% from two or more races. 1.7% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,158 people, 487 households, and 323 families living in the city. The population density was 871.6 PD/sqmi. There were 528 housing units at an average density of 397.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.80% White, 0.43% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.52% from other races, and 2.16% from two or more races. 0.78% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 487 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,300, and the median income for a family was $31,016. Males had a median income of $23,375 versus $19,432 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,506. About 18.1% of families and 20.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.8% of those under age 18 and 19.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education for elementary and secondary schools is provided by the Marmaduke School District, which leads to graduation from Marmaduke High School.

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Oak Grove Heights, Arkansas

Oak Grove Heights is a city in Greene County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 889 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.9 km$2$ (3.0 mi2), of which 7.9 km$2$ (3.0 mi2) is land and 0.33% is water.

Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 889 people living in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 97.4% White, 1.0% Black, 0.1% Native American and 0.2% Asian. 1.2% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

As of the census of 2000, there were 727 people, 264 households, and 218 families living in the town. The population density was 92.3/km$2$ (239.0/mi2). There were 282 housing units at an average density of 35.8/km$2$ (92.7/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.04% White, and 0.96% from two or more races.

There were 264 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.6% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,979, and the median income for a family was $37,083. Males had a median income of $25,333 versus $18,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,603. About 7.9% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 19.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is in the Paragould School District. Two schools are in Oak Grove Heights: Oak Grove Elementary School (grades 2-4) and Oak Grove Middle School (grades 5-6).

Zoned schools of Oak Grove Heights that are in Paragould are: Paragould Primary School (PreKindergarten-Grade 1), Paragould Junior High School (Grades 7-8), and Paragould High School (9-12).

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Paragould, Arkansas

Paragould is the county seat of Greene County, and the 19th-largest city in Arkansas, in the United States. The city is located in northeastern Arkansas on the eastern edge of Crowley's Ridge, a geologic anomaly contained within the Arkansas delta.

Paragould is the principal city of the Paragould, Arkansas Micropolitan Statistical Area and is also a part of the Jonesboro-Paragould Combined Statistical Area. The population of Paragould was 29,537 as of the 2020 Census, compared to 26,113 at the 2010 census.

History
The city's name is a blend combining the last names of competing railroad magnates J. W. Paramore and Jay Gould. Paramore's Texas & St. Louis Railway (later the Cotton Belt) and Gould's St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway (later the Missouri Pacific) intersected here in 1882. A group of citizens chose the name, and it is believed to be the only city in the world with this name. For a time, Gould objected to his name's being second and refused to list the new town on his schedules. In 1888, Paragould was the starting point for the Paragould and Buffalo Island Railway (later the Paragould Southeastern Railway), which eventually made its way to Blytheville, Arkansas.

Sundown town
From 1888 to 1908, Paragould experienced a series of incidents in which White residents threatened and attacked Black residents. Some Black residents were flogged, and some of their homes and churches were burned. Arkansas Governor Jeff Davis ordered the state militia not to intervene on behalf of Black citizens. On numerous occasions White residents ordered Black citizens to leave and never return. In 1908, they threatened them to leave or die, which resulted in an almost complete depopulation of African-Americans in the county, and earned Paragould the designation of a sundown town. Black children were not allowed to participate in any form of public education until 1948, and then by busing them out of the county to Booker T. Washington High School in Jonesboro. In 1957, facing mandated integration, Jonesboro terminated this practice. Prior to 1982, no hotel in Paragould would allow Black people to spend the night. In 1983, when two Black Union Pacific workers attempted to eat at a restaurant, they were locked out. When police reached the scene, they accused the workers of attempting to break into the restaurant. An informal ban on hiring African-Americans was alleged to exist in Paragould until at least 2002.

Geography
Paragould is located southeast of the center of Greene County. U.S. Routes 412 and 49 intersect in the city west of downtown. US 412 leads east 9 mi to the Missouri state line at the St. Francis River, and a further 23 mi northeast to Kennett, Missouri; to the west US 412 leads 26 mi to Walnut Ridge. US 49 leads northeast 32 mi to Piggott and southwest 20 mi to Jonesboro. The closest major city is Memphis, Tennessee, 82 mi to the southeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 81.2 km2, of which 80.8 km2 is land and 0.4 km2, or 0.52%, is water.

Climate
Paragould has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa).

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 29,537 people, 10,755 households, and 7,439 families residing in the city.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 26,113 people living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 0.8% Black, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, <0.1% Pacific Islander, <0.1% from some other race and 1.2% from two or more races. 2.8% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 22,017 people, 8,941 households, and 6,133 families living in the city. The population density was 714.6 PD/sqmi. There were 9,789 housing units at an average density of 317.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, <0.1% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, <0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. 1.3% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 8,941 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% 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 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,815, and the median income for a family was $39,431. Males had a median income of $28,103 versus $20,623 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,076. About 8.4% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure
Paragould is governed by a mayor and city council. Other city offices include an attorney, treasurer, and chief administrative officer. A city clerk records government activity and is a point of contact for citizens, while various boards and commissions assist with governmental functions.

The city's primary utility provider is Paragould Light Water Water and Cable. Its formerly used City Light and Water Building from 1938 has faced demolition.

Education
Paragould is home to Crowley's Ridge College, and a campus of Black River Technical College.

Paragould has two public school districts serving different parts of the city: the Greene County Tech School District and the Paragould School District. It also has Crowley's Ridge Academy and St. Mary's Catholic School private school systems.

The Northeast Arkansas School District was formed on July 1, 1985, by the merger of the former Paragould School District with the Oak Grove School District. By 1997 the name of the new district became the Paragould School District.

Television
KPMF-LD, a MyNetworkTV/Quest affiliated TV station serving the Jonesboro and Memphis markets, and owned by HC2 Holdings.

K17LV-D, translator station of ABC/NBC/CW+ affiliated station KAIT in Jonesboro, and owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television.

Highways
•  US 49

•  U.S. Route 49B

•  U.S. Highway 412

•  Arkansas Highway 1

•  Arkansas Highway 69

•  Arkansas Highway 135

•  Arkansas Highway 358

Health care
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center is Paragould's only hospital. The 127-bed acute-care hospital's campus includes a professional office building with a community wellness center.

Law enforcement
On December 15, 2012, it was announced that "beginning in 2013, the department would deploy a new street crimes unit to high crime areas on foot to take back the streets." The remaining town hall meetings to inform the public of the new plan were cancelled due to the volume of threats received as a result of national media exposure. This was done for public safety, as continuing to hold the meetings may have posed a danger to attendees. The planned unit was not deployed.

Cultural appearances
The documentary short film Udaan (2021) was made by Pakistani film maker Amman Abbasi about Baneen Khan, a female Pakistani student from Karachi enrolling at Black River Technical College.

Notable people

 * Weldon Bowlin, Major League Baseball player
 * Jeanne Carmen, actress, glamour girl and famed trick-shot golfer
 * Iris DeMent, singer-songwriter
 * Van Des Autels, film actor, radio announcer and TV news anchor
 * Jimmie Lou Fisher, Arkansas State Treasurer, 2002 Democratic nominee for governor of Arkansas
 * Junius Marion Futrell, governor of Arkansas, 1933–1937
 * Trice Harvey, California politician
 * Homer Lenderman, former state representative for Craighead and Greene counties
 * Sam O'Steen, Academy Award-nominated editor
 * Lee Purcell, Emmy Award-nominated actress
 * Marlin Stuart, Major League Baseball player
 * Marko Stunt, Professional Wrestler for All Elite Wrestling
 * George Taylor, Medal of Honor awardee for his actions during the Civil War
 * Richard Travis, actor from 1940s films
 * James Wayne Wood, former aeronautical engineer, U.S. Air Force officer, test pilot and astronaut

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Blevins, Arkansas

Blevins is a city in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 315 at the 2010 census, down from 365 in 2000. It is part of the Hope Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Blevins is located in northeastern Hempstead County. U.S. Route 371 passes through the city as Center Street, leading southeast 15 mi to Prescott and northwest 19 mi to Nashville. Arkansas Highway 29 is Main Street in Blevins, crossing US 371 in the center of town and leading northeast 18 mi to Antoine and south 15 mi to Hope, the Hempstead County seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Blevins has a total area of 2.6 km2, all land.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 365 people, 131 households and 102 families residing in the city. The population density was 365.8 PD/sqmi. There were 152 housing units at an average density of 152.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 73.15% White, 14.25% Black or African American, 2.47% Native American, 7.67% from other races, and 2.47% from two or more races. 18.36% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 131 households, of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.1% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.21.

28.2% of the population were under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median household income was $31,875 and the median family income was $38,750. Males had a median income of $25,313 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,720. About 19.6% of families and 22.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.9% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education for elementary and secondary school students is available from the Blevins School District, which leads to graduation from Blevins High School.

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Emmet, Arkansas

Emmet is a city in Nevada and Hempstead counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas. It is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 67 and Arkansas Highway 299 in the Arkansas Timberlands region of southwest Arkansas. It is part of the larger Ark-La-Tex tri-state region. As of the 2010 census, the population of Emmet was 518.

History
The area around Emmet had long been inhabited by the Caddo people, prior to European colonization of the Americas. It consisted of gently rolling hills and prairies, interspersed with dense timber and fertile lowlands.

By the time of the Louisiana Purchase, the natural fauna was being removed in favor of more profitable crops. Wildlife that had been an important sustenance for the Natives was also being removed, and over time the Caddo population was greatly diminished.

In the years following Arkansas statehood, settlers began flowing steadily in. Some were following the Southwest Trail to Fulton on the Red River, while others saw opportunity in the area where Emmet would be established.

In 1837, Martin Edwards secured one of the first land patents in Arkansas. His property encompassed the area that would include the community of Burkville, precursor to the city of Emmet.

Geography
Emmet is located in western Nevada County. A small portion of the city extends west into Hempstead County.

The city is situated near the headwaters of the Terre Rouge Creek watershed which meanders northeastward for 17 mi before joining the Little Missouri River at a point 11 mi east of Prescott and 6 mi northwest of Reader. The Prairie d'Ane is 8 mi northeast of Emmet, and the Prairie de Roan is 8 mi to the southwest. Both prairies were noted by Robert T. Hill during the Arkansas Geological Survey of 1888.

U.S. Highway 67 passes through the northwest side of Emmet, leading northeast 8 mi to Prescott and southwest the same distance to Hope. Arkansas Highway 299 passes through the center of Emmet, leading east 24 mi to Bluff City and west 3 mi to Interstate 30, that highway's closest access to Emmet.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Emmet has a total area of 3.9 km2, of which 0.06 sqkm, or 1.43%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 506 people, 186 households, and 129 families residing in the city. The population density was 333.4 PD/sqmi. There were 220 housing units at an average density of 145.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 77.67% White, 20.16% Black or African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.20% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. 0.40% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 186 households, out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,386, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $24,107 versus $22,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,726. About 30.0% of families and 33.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 47.4% of those under age 18 and 20.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education for elementary and secondary school students is available from the Blevins School District, which leads to graduation from Blevins High School.

On July 1, 2004, the Emmet School District consolidated into the Blevins School District. Emmet Elementary School and Emmet High School were formerly in operation.

National Register

 * Emmet Methodist Church, one of the few Akron Plan church buildings in Arkansas
 * Ephesus Cemetery, burial site for many of Emmet's early settlers

Commerce

 * B & P Pattern Lumber Sales, custom materials provider
 * CenterPoint Energy (Ark-La Gas Company), regional offices
 * Flaherty's Fish Farm, a fish hatchery

Ark-La Village
In 1959, Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company opened a western-themed tourist attraction at the direction of Wilton R. Stephens, founder of Stephens Inc. and Arkla Village. Ark-La Village was a re-creation of an 1880s western settlement where patrons could participate in the "daily life" of early pioneers. It was located on the company's property inside Emmet's northern city limits.

When first constructed, the "village" featured a saloon and general store, a livery stable, and a museum. Other attractions included a miniature train ride, a paddlewheel boat ride, a bowling alley, a restaurant, and a "jail" where comical, behind-the-bars photos could be taken. Connected with the village was a factory that built horse-drawn carriages and horse saddles.

In 1961, a shooting roundup was held and Harold M. Terry was the invited marksman.

Though popular with tourists and local citizens, it was the traffic along U.S. Highway 67 between Little Rock and Dallas that provided Ark-La Village with most of its patrons. That customer base was lost when the final section of Interstate 30 was completed in 1972. As a result, the village was closed in the early 1970s, with the restaurant and bowling alley closing a few years later.

In the following years, some portions of the property have been donated to the city of Emmet. Re-development has included a new city park and a building for public meetings.

Media
Emmet is served by the Hope Prescott News, a local paper owned by a partnership of Mark Keith and Wendell Hoover. The Hope Star and the Nevada County Picayune, owned by GateHouse Media, closed in 2019. Larger newspapers that serve the area include the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, the Texarkana Gazette, and the Shreveport Times.

Local radio stations include KHPA (104.9 MHz FM) and KTPA (1370 kHz AM). In addition, the city is served by radio and television stations from Little Rock, and Shreveport.

A variety of telephone, cable TV, and internet providers are available to subscribers in Emmet, including SWARK.Today (Southwest Arkansas), Hope-Prescott.com, a local internet-news web site.

Infrastructure

 * [[Image:I-30 (AR).svg|20px]] Interstate 30
 * [[Image:US 67.svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 67
 * [[Image:Arkansas 299.svg|25px]] Arkansas Highway 299

Notable person

 * Tom Hughes (1907 - 1989), MLB outfielder, 1930 Detroit Tigers

Historic photographs

 * 1900 - 1930 Emmet School Nevada County Depot and Museum - DepotMuseum.org
 * Hood's Cotton Gin at Emmet, early 1900s Nevada County Depot and Museum - DepotMuseum.org
 * Ark-La Village (Storefronts) Nevada County Depot and Museum - DepotMuseum.org
 * Ark-La Village (Blacksmith & Stable) Nevada County Depot and Museum - DepotMuseum.org

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Fulton, Arkansas

Fulton is a town in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 201 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Hope Micropolitan Statistical Area. The community is named after steamboat inventor Robert Fulton.

Geography
Fulton is located at the junction of Arkansas Highway 355 and Interstate 30 and lies on the north bank of the Red River of the South.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.2 sqmi, of which 0.2 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (10.00%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 245 people, 95 households, and 68 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,349.1 PD/sqmi. There were 110 housing units at an average density of 605.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 55.92% White, 43.27% Black or African American, 0.41% Native American, and 0.41% from two or more races. 1.63% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 95 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 25.3% 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 2.58 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 14.3% from 18 to 24, 17.1% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,583, and the median income for a family was $29,167. Males had a median income of $21,827 versus $17,656 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,280. About 20.0% of families and 18.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.2% of those 65 or over.

Education
It is within the Hope School District. It operates Hope High School.

Notable people

 * Robert Shaw, Illinois politician, was born in Futon
 * William Shaw, Illinois state legislator, was born in Fulton.

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McCaskill, Arkansas

McCaskill is a town in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 96 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Hope Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.7 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 84 people, 28 households, and 22 families residing in the city. The population density was 113.3 PD/sqmi. There were 34 housing units at an average density of 45.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 73.81% White, 15.48% Black or African American, 2.38% Native American, 7.14% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. 15.48% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 28 households, out of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the city the population was spread out, with 36.9% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $30,313 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $8,826. There were 33.3% of families and 37.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 52.5% of under eighteens and 100.0% of those over 64.

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McNab, Arkansas

McNab is a town in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 68 at the 2010 census, up from 37 in 2000. It is part of the Hope Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
In 1860, Charles McNab, who had emigrated to the United States in 1841 from Muthill, Perthshire, Scotland, bought land in the Red River valley not far from the town of Fulton. McNab, a carpenter, had married into a plantation-owning family in Alabama which later sold their Alabama land and moved to property at Summer Grove, near Shreveport, Louisiana. Though the Arkansas property was acquired by him in 1860, the Civil War prevented McNab from cultivating his new property. After the war, in 1865, he came up and planted cotton there. Soon, he and his wife and young son, together with a number of newly freed slaves, moved from Louisiana to live on and work the new farm. When the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway (Frisco) came through the area 30 years later, a small passenger and freight station was built, and a post office to serve the small community was set up across the road in the back of the general store that was operated by the McNabs. Custom of the time allowed the person who operated the post office to give it a name. Mrs. Charles F. McNab, who was the postmistress, named it "McNab". Her son, Charles West McNab, who had farmed the land until 1927 and was the only grandson of the original owner, sold the last 40 acre of family property there in 1956.

Geography
McNab is located in western Hempstead County. Arkansas Highway 355 passes through the town, leading north 13 mi to Tollette and south 3.5 mi to Fulton on the Red River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, McNab has a total area of 0.9 sqkm, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 37 people, 13 households, and 7 families residing in the town. The population density was 39.7/km$2$ (102.8/mi2). There were 18 housing units at an average density of 19.3/km$2$ (50.0/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 51.35% White, and 48.65% Black or African American. 2.70% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 13 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 30.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.75.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 68.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $16,250 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $9,088. There were 33.3% of families and 63.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 88.9% of under eighteens and 20.0% of those over 64.

title: McNab, Arkansas


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Oakhaven, Arkansas

Oakhaven is a town in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 63 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Hope Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.1 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 54 people, 20 households, and 17 families residing in the city. The population density was 985.7 PD/sqmi. There were 24 housing units at an average density of 438.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.74% White, 1.85% from other races, and 7.41% from two or more races. 1.85% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 20 households, out of which 45.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 20.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.0% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city the population was spread out, with 35.2% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 18.5% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $63,750, and the median income for a family was $63,750. Males had a median income of $63,125 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,535. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education
It is within the Hope School District. It operates Hope High School.

title: Oakhaven, Arkansas


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Ozan, Arkansas

Ozan is a town in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 85 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Hope Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.3 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 81 people, 33 households, and 26 families residing in the city. The population density was 254.4 PD/sqmi. There were 41 housing units at an average density of 128.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 53.09% White, 41.98% Black or African American, 4.94% from other races. 4.94% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 33 households, out of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the city the population was spread out, with 14.8% under the age of 18, 12.3% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,333, and the median income for a family was $34,167. Males had an income of $17,500 versus $16,528 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,977. There were 6.3% of families and 3.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including none under 18 and 14.3% of those over 64.

title: Ozan, Arkansas


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Patmos, Arkansas

Patmos is a town in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 64 at the 2010 census. It bears the same name as the Greek island of Patmos.

Patmos is part of the Hope Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Patmos is located in southern Hempstead County. Arkansas Highway 355 passes through the town, leading southeast 26 mi to Waldo and west then north 10 mi to Spring Hill. Hope, the Hempstead County seat, is 12 mi north of Patmos via Patmos Road.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.3 sqkm, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 61 people, 21 households, and 17 families residing in the town. The population density was 196.3/km$2$ (506.0/mi2). There were 26 housing units at an average density of 83.7/km$2$ (215.7/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.44% White, 1.64% from other races, and 4.92% from two or more races. 1.64% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 21 households, out of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.0% were married couples living together, and 14.3% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% 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 3.22.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,500, and the median income for a family was $44,000. Males had a median income of $16,875 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,597. There were no families and 3.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
It is within the Hope School District. It operates Hope High School.

In 1979 the Patmos School District merged into the Hope School District.

title: Patmos, Arkansas


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Perrytown, Arkansas

Perrytown is a town in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 272 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Hope Micropolitan Statistical Area and was founded in 1959 by local entrepreneur Perry Campbell.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 255 people, 119 households, and 82 families residing in the city. The population density was 164.9 PD/sqmi. There were 128 housing units at an average density of 82.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.45% White, 9.02% Black or African American, 0.39% Native American, 3.14% from other races. 4.31% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 119 households, out of which 19.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.54.

In the city the population was spread out, with 16.9% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 34.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,625, and the median income for a family was $38,438. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $16,786 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,059. About 11.5% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 3.4% of those 65 or over.

Education
It is within the Hope School District. It operates Hope High School.

title: Perrytown, Arkansas


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Washington, Arkansas

Washington is a city in Ozan Township, Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 180 at the 2010 census, up from 148 in 2000. It is part of the Hope Micropolitan Statistical Area. The city is home to Historic Washington State Park.

History
From its establishment in 1824, Washington was an important stop on the rugged Southwest Trail for pioneers traveling to Texas. That same year, it was established as the "seat of justice" for that area, and in 1825 the Hempstead County Court of Common Pleas was established, located in a building constructed next door to a tavern owned by early resident Elijah Stuart. Between 1832 and 1839, thousands of Choctaw American Indians passed through Washington on their way to Indian Territory. Frontiersmen and national heroes James Bowie, Sam Houston and Davy Crockett all traveled through Washington en route to the Alamo. Houston is believed to have planned parts of the revolt strategy in a tavern in Washington during 1834. James Black, a Washington blacksmith, is credited with creating a knife which became known as the iconic Bowie knife, carried by James Bowie.

During the War with Mexico, beginning in 1846, Washington became a rally point for volunteer troops on their way to serve with the US Army. Later, the town became a major service center for area planters, merchants and professionals. Following the capture of Little Rock by the Union Army in 1863, the pro-Confederate States of America state government moved the state government offices to Hot Springs for a short time, then ultimately based the state government out of Washington, making it the (rebel) state capital until 1865. Albert G. Simms (1882–1964), a United States representative from New Mexico, was born here. Following the construction of the Cairo and Fulton railroad eight miles to the south of Washington, which connected much of the state with Little Rock, the town began a slow decline. Now located on the area's primary travel route, Hope took on Washington's formerly important role.

Geography
Washington is in north-central Hempstead County, 10 mi northwest of Hope, the county seat. U.S. Route 278 passes through Washington as Columbus Street, leading southeast to Hope and northwest 19 mi to Nashville. Arkansas Highway 195 has its northern terminus in Washington and leads southwest 14 mi to Fulton on the Red River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Washington has a total area of 1.0 sqmi, all land. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Washington has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2020 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 148 people, 78 households, and 40 families residing in the city. The population density was 147.6 PD/sqmi. There were 93 housing units at an average density of 92.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 38.51% White and 61.49% Black or African American.

There were 78 households, out of which 14.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.2% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.7% were non-families. 44.9% 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 1.90 and the average family size was 2.58.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 14.9% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 25.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 72.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,375, and the median income for a family was $21,042. Males had a median income of $41,875 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,066. There were 10.8% of families and 18.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 25.0% of under eighteens and 21.7% of those over 64.

Education
Washington is within the Hope School District. Students attend Hope High School. The former Washington School District was dissolved on July 1, 1990, with its territory given to the Hope school district as well as the Blevins and Saratoga school districts.

Culture
Washington is home to Historic Washington State Park.

Notable people

 * James Black (1800–1872), blacksmith who crafted the Bowie knife based upon a design by Jim Bowie
 * Augustus Hill Garland (1832–1899), 38th Attorney General of the United States
 * Daniel Webster Jones (1839–1918), 19th Governor of Arkansas
 * Charles Burton Mitchel (1815–1864), C.S. Senator from Arkansas
 * Albert Gallatin Simms (1882–1964), Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico's At-large district

title: Washington, Arkansas


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Donaldson, Arkansas

Donaldson is a town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 301 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Donaldson is located in southern Hot Spring County at 34.23722°N, -92.92111°W (34.237169, -92.921177), in the valley of the Ouachita River, which passes 2 mi west of the town. U.S. Route 67 runs through the northern side of the community, leading northeast 11 mi to Malvern, the county seat, and southwest 14 mi to Arkadelphia. Arkansas Highway 51 has its northern terminus in Donaldson and leads 17 mi to Arkadelphia by a more southerly route.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Donaldson has a total area of 1.7 km2, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 326 people, 130 households, and 93 families residing in the town. The population density was 499.1 PD/sqmi. There were 143 housing units at an average density of 218.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.85% White, 0.61% Native American, and 1.53% from two or more races. 0.61% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 130 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $22,813, and the median income for a family was $28,500. Males had a median income of $29,250 versus $20,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,307. About 15.0% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.3% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education for early childhood, elementary and secondary school students is available by the Ouachita School District, which leads to graduation from Ouachita High School.

title: Donaldson, Arkansas


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Friendship, Arkansas

Friendship is a town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 176 at the 2010 census, down from 206 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Friendship is located in southern Hot Spring County on high ground half a mile (0.8 km) north of the Ouachita River. U.S. Route 67 passes through the center of town, leading northeast 16 mi to Malvern, the county seat, and southwest 10 mi to Arkadelphia. Interstate 30 passes just northwest of the town limits, with access from Exit 83. I-30 leads northeast 60 mi to Little Rock and southwest 85 mi to Texarkana.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Friendship has a total area of 1.9 km2, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 206 people, 79 households, and 57 families residing in the town. The population density was 280.4 PD/sqmi. There were 83 housing units at an average density of 113.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.51% White, 0.49% from other races. 1.46% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 79 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,792, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $32,031 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,865. About 11.8% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.5% of those 65 or over.

Education
It is in the Ouachita School District. Its comprehensive high school is Ouachita High School.

title: Friendship, Arkansas


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Malvern, Arkansas

Malvern is a city in and the county seat of Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States. Founded as a railroad stop at the eastern edge of the Ouachita Mountains, the community's history and economy have been tied to available agricultural and mineral resources. The production of bricks from locally available clay has earned the city the nickname, "The Brick Capital of the World". The city had a population of 10,318 at the time of the 2010 census, and in 2019 the estimated population was 10,931.

History
Named after Malvern Hill, Virginia, Malvern was founded in 1870 by the Cairo and Fulton Railroad as a city site 21 mi southeast of Hot Springs. On October 15, 1878, Malvern officially became the county seat of Hot Spring County. The original inhabitants of the county were Native Americans, trappers, hunters, and farmers.

The Hot Springs Railroad, often referred to as the Diamond Jo line, was established as a narrow-gauge railroad by Chicago businessman Joseph Reynolds in 1874. Reynolds began building the Hot Springs Railroad, which extends northwest from Malvern Junction, a station on the Cairo & Fulton, to Hot Springs, after he had endured unsatisfactory stagecoach rides to the latter city. Because Malvern was the closest railroad station to Hot Springs, it became an important junction point for passengers transferring from rail to stagecoach to complete their journey to the spas in Hot Springs. This was the only railroad into Hot Springs for 15 years. The opening of the Little Rock & Hot Springs Western Railroad in April 1900 provided a more direct access to Hot Springs from Little Rock and the north, and both the Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf and the Iron Mountain took advantage of this route, effectively cutting the volume of interchange traffic into Malvern. By 1902 passenger train shuttle service through Malvern had essentially ended.

The Malvern Police Department lost Carson Smith, the deputy, and three officers in the line of duty, all shot to death during the 1930s. They were Clyde Davis, Leslie Lee Potts, and Hiram Potts. Davis and Leslie Lee Potts were both shot during a domestic dispute on April 21, 1933, a shootout in which they killed the suspect. Hiram Potts, who was related to Leslie Lee Potts, was shot and killed during his March 4, 1935, attempt to arrest two men who were boarding a train illegally.

During World War II, hundreds of Malvernites moved to the Los Angeles area to take advantage of work in the shipyards—apparently spurred by a couple of residents who found work there and wrote home boasting of 88-cent/hour jobs, which was a decent wage for the time.

Geography
Malvern is in northeastern Hot Spring County, southeast of the Ouachita River where it exits the Ouachita Mountains. It is bordered to the north by Rockport and to the east by Perla.

Interstate 30 passes through the northwest part of Malvern, with access from Exits 97, 98, and 99. I-30 leads northeast 44 mi to Little Rock, the state capital, and southwest 100 mi to Texarkana. U.S. Route 67 (Page Avenue) runs through the center of Malvern, leading northeast 22 mi to Benton and southwest 25 mi to Arkadelphia. U.S. Route 270 passes northeast of Malvern on a bypass, leading east 24 mi to Sheridan and northwest 20 mi to Hot Springs. Arkansas Highway 9 (Main Street) leads south from the center of Malvern 64 mi to Camden.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Malvern has a total area of 22.6 km2, of which 22.4 km2 are land and 0.2 km2, or 0.79%, are 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, Malvern has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 10,867 people, 3,911 households, and 2,407 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,021 people, 3,769 households, and 2,431 families residing in the city, and its population density was 1,227.1 PD/sqmi. There were 4,193 housing units at an average density of 570.4 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 68.16% White, 28.66% Black or African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 1.94% from two or more races. 1.26% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The city had 3,769 households, out of which 29.0% contained children under the age of 18, 44.1% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% 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 2.93. Additionally, 25.0% of the city's population were under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years; for every 100 females there were 85.0 males and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,007, and the median income for a family was $34,563. Males had a median income of $27,232 versus $18,929 for females and the per capita income for the city was $14,848. About 15.7% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.6% of those under age 18, and 18.4% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
The city is home to three Acme Brick plants and several other manufacturing companies, including Weyerhaeuser, Borden Chemical, Adams Face Veneer Company, and Pactiv. It is also the home of Grapette International, the manufacturer of Grapette soda. Malvern is the location of the Ouachita River Unit, a medium security prison.

Annual cultural events
Every year on the last weekend of June, Malvern City Park hosts Brickfest, an event that fills the city with music, food and activities that include a brick toss, brick car derby, and a best-dressed brick contest. Malvern also hosts Malvern Cruise Nite once a month, and the Hot Spring County Fair and Rodeo each fall.

Tourism
History in Malvern can be found throughout the central city, including ten National Register of Historic Places listings. Located at 210 Locust Street in downtown Malvern, the art deco Hot Spring County Courthouse has been the center of county government since its construction in 1936. Also located downtown is the Bank of Malvern building, historically notable both for its distinct variation of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture and its importance in transitioning Malvern from an agricultural-based economy to one based on industry. The Hot Spring County Museum is located in the Boyle House at 302 East Third Street in Malvern.

Malvern hosts one of two whitewater parks in the state of Arkansas, located on the Ouachita River. (The other park is in Siloam Springs.) Used for training Olympic kayakers and river rescue teams, the river-wide ledge runs year-round, and is dam-released. A zip line and nature hike are available along Ouachita Bend.

Ełementary and secondary education
Public education for early childhood, elementary and secondary school students within the Malvern city limits is provided by Malvern School District, which leads to graduation from Malvern High School.

Glen Rose School District of Glen Rose (including Glen Rose High School) and Magnet Cove School District (including Magnet Cove High School) have Malvern postal addresses, but have no facilities in Malvern and do not include any portion of the Malvern city limits.

Postsecondary education

 * Arkansas State University Three Rivers

Media
The city's newspaper is the Malvern Daily Record, established in 1916. It publishes an afternoon edition Tuesday through Friday with a Saturday morning "Weekend Edition" The city also has two radio stations, KLBL (101.5), a Classic Hits format, and KZYP AM-1310, a sports station.

Transportation
Malvern is connected on road by Interstate 30, U.S. Route 270, and U.S. Route 67. Amtrak's Texas Eagle provides daily passenger train service to Malvern on a route extending from Chicago to Dallas and Los Angeles, and railroad freight service to Malvern is provided by the Union Pacific Railroad and the Arkansas Midland Railroad, the latter operating over the route of the original Hot Springs Railroad. The Malvern Municipal Airport (FAA Identifier: M78) serves the Malvern area.

Notable people

 * Julie Adams, 1926-2019 actress born as Betty May Adams
 * Homer Martin Adkins, governor of Arkansas from 1941 to 1945
 * Fran Bennett, actress, born in Malvern
 * Frank Bonner, actor and director born in Little Rock and raised in Malvern
 * Winston Bryant, politician, was born in Malvern.
 * Bob Burrow, retired basketball player
 * Beth Clayton, award-winning operatic mezzo-soprano
 * Isaac Davis, National Football League player
 * Susan Dunn, Grammy Award-winning operatic soprano
 * Blaze Foley, country music singer-songwriter was born in Malvern
 * David Delano Glover, Malvern lawyer and U.S. representative
 * Claris G. "Crip" Hall, Arkansas Secretary of State 1937–1961.
 * Madre Hill, 1995 SEC rushing champion, former NFL player
 * Fred Jones, National Basketball Association player for the New York Knicks
 * Tommy McCraw, former MLB player and hitting coach
 * Tony Ollison, player for the Arkansas Razorbacks, Dallas Cowboys, and Dallas Desperados
 * Reggie Ritter, professional baseball player
 * Gerald Skinner, former National Football League player
 * Billy Bob Thornton, motion picture actor, Academy Award-winning writer, and director
 * Keith Traylor, NFL player Denver Broncos and New England Patriots
 * Jerry Van Dyke, actor and comedian, resided on his ranch near Malvern.
 * Frederick Yates, Michigan state legislator and lawyer, born in Malvern

title: Malvern, Arkansas


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Perla, Arkansas

Perla is a town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 241 at the 2010 census, up from 115 at the 2000 census. The city's water association filed for Chapter 9 Bankruptcy in the Western District of Arkansas Bankruptcy Court on May 26, 2019.

Geography
Perla is located in northeastern Hot Spring County. It is bordered to the west by the city of Malvern, the Hot Spring County seat. U.S. Route 67 runs through the center of Perla, leading west into Malvern and northeast 20 mi to Benton. U.S. Route 270 passes through the eastern end of Perla, leading east 22 mi to Sheridan and northwest 4 mi to Interstate 30.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Perla has a total area of 2.4 sqkm, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 257 people, 98 households, and 48 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 115 people, 56 households, and 30 families residing in the town. The population density was 69.4/km$2$ (180.0/mi2). There were 67 housing units at an average density of 40.4/km$2$ (104.9/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 36.52% White and 63.48% Black or African American.

There were 56 households, out of which 16.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.9% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.4% were non-families. 42.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 18.3% under the age of 18, 14.8% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $19,545, and the median income for a family was $25,625. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,676. There were 20.0% of families and 22.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 33.3% of under eighteens and 32.0% of those over 64.

Education
It is in the Malvern School District. Malvern High School is the zoned comprehensive high school.

title: Perla, Arkansas


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Rockport, Arkansas

Rockport is a city in Hot Spring County in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population of Rockport was 755, down from 792 in 2000.

History
Rockport is one of the oldest named places in Arkansas. Although the present city is overshadowed by Malvern, Rockport served as the county seat of Hot Spring County from 1846 to 1879 and was a landmark community of Arkansas for many years both before and after that time.

European exploration and settlement through early statehood
Large novaculite boulders in the bed of the Ouachita River made the location of Rockport ideal as both a river crossing and a resting place for weary river travelers. These boulders gave the community its name. A plaque in Rockport states that Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto visited the location in 1541, although current historians are less certain about the exact route that de Soto and his group traveled while west of the Mississippi River. French hunters and trappers definitely forded the river at this location. The Hunter-Dunbar Expedition struggled to navigate the rapids here on December 3, 1804, recording their experience in a travel diary. During the 1830s, the development of the Military Road (also called the Southwest Trail) used the boulders as a ford to cross the river. Around 1847, a bridge was completed across the Ouachita River at Rockport, which is said to be the first toll bridge built in Arkansas. Over the years, it repeatedly washed away and was rebuilt.

By that time, the settlement was already populated. Its most famous citizen was politician Lorenzo Gibson, who built a house on a bluff overlooking the river and who became, in 1837, Rockport's first postmaster. Other early settlers were Colonel A. R. Givens, Henry Miller, and Samuel Emerson, who is credited with laying out the city and opening its first hotel. Three doctors and a lawyer also made their homes in Rockport while Arkansas was still a territory. Hot Spring County was formed in 1829, with its county seat at Hot Springs (Garland County), but the seat of county government was moved to Rockport in 1846. At that time, the city already had a gristmill, a shop where wagons were built, stores, and residences. A Methodist church was meeting in a private home as early as 1815; its first building, a log structure, was erected in 1836. Rockport Baptist Church began holding services in 1849 and also housed Rockport's first school. New Hope Baptist Church was established in 1859.

American Civil War through the Gilded Age
A new county courthouse was dedicated in 1860, just a few months before the outbreak of the Civil War. The Hot Spring County Hornets were the first of several military units to form in Rockport. A skirmish was fought at Rockport on March 25, 1864. Federal forces under General Frederick Steele camped near the nearly abandoned city, building a pontoon bridge to cross the river on the following day.

Following the war, the Cairo and Fulton Railroad offered to build tracks through the area with a depot in Rockport, but their offer was declined by city leaders. As a result, the tracks were located farther south, and the city of Malvern was established. That same year, 1873, a major fire devastated Rockport, destroying the county courthouse among other structures. Also that year, Garland County was created, greatly reducing the size and population of Hot Spring County. As a result of all three events, county leaders decided to build a new courthouse in Malvern, and the county government was moved there in 1879. The population of Rockport began to decline. The Ouachita Falls Lumber Company was a major employer in Rockport at the time, but lumber companies and brick factories in Malvern increasingly drew jobs to the newer city.

Early twentieth century through the modern era
After several false starts due to financial difficulties, developers managed to complete a plan to build an iron bridge across the Ouachita River to replace the older wooden bridge that had been washed away. The structure itself was begun on August 10, 1900, and completed on November 6 of the same year, with a dedication ceremony and community meal on November 8. The bridge was put on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992, only to be removed after it was damaged by storms and flooding in 1987 and 1990. The last vestiges of the wreckage were salvaged from the Ouachita River in 2004.

During the Arkansas Centennial Celebration in June 1936, President Franklin Roosevelt visited the State of Arkansas. After morning events in Hot Springs and lunch with businessman Harvey Couch, the president and his party attended a service at the Methodist church in Rockport, which was followed by a parade. After the parade, the group traveled to Little Rock for additional festive observances.

Geography
Rockport is located in northeastern Hot Spring County and is bordered to the south by the city of Malvern, the county seat. Interstate 30 passes through Rockport, with access from Exit 98 (U.S. Route 270 east). According to the United States Census Bureau, Rockport has a total area of 8.8 sqkm, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 676 people, 303 households, and 235 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 792 people, 324 households, and 238 families residing in the city. The population density was 97.4 /km2. There were 348 housing units at an average density of 42.8 /km2. The racial makeup of the city was 94.44% White, 2.40% Black or African American, 1.26% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, and 1.14% from two or more races. 0.63% of the population were Hispanic or Latino ethnicity of any race.

There were 324 households, out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. Average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,250, and the median income for a family was $40,750. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $21,146 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,299. About 2.5% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Almost all of Rockport is served by the Malvern School District, while a small portion is in the Magnet Cove School District.

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Dierks, Arkansas

Dierks is a city in Howard County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 916 as of the 2020 census, down from 1,133 in 2010.

History
Dierks was formerly known as "Hardscrabble.” It was changed to "Dierks" after Hans Dierks, the oldest of four brothers who owned the Dierks Lumber and Coal Company. In 2007, Dierks celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding.

2009 tornado
Severe thunderstorms that moved through southwest Arkansas on April 9, 2009, produced an EF3 tornado that destroyed the city's water treatment plant. A training technician from the Arkansas Rural Water Association helped the utility operators establish a temporary connection to the neighboring Nashville Rural Water System until the National Guard could deliver a pair of portable water purification systems. The Boy Scouts of America helped distribute water to families.

2019 Flood
Flash flooding in July 2019 provided Dierks with 17 inches of rain in less than 24 hours causing extensive flooding and damage to many local residents’ houses, businesses, and personal property. No injuries or deaths were reported.

Geography
Dierks is located in north-central Howard County along the southern edge of the Ouachita Mountains. It sits in the valley of Holly Creek, a southwest-flowing tributary of the Saline River. U.S. Route 70 passes through the city on Front Street and Main Avenue, leading northeast 36 mi to Glenwood and southwest 21 mi to De Queen. U.S. Route 278 also passes through Dierks, leading north out of town along Main Avenue with US 70 before turning northwest towards Wickes, 32 mi from Dierks. US 278 runs east out of Dierks on 4th Street and Massey Avenue, eventually traveling 19 mi southeast to Nashville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.9 km2, all land.

Dierks Lake is a reservoir on the Saline River seven miles northwest of the city limits. It is a popular fishing spot and offers three areas to camp include Jefferson Ridge, Blue Ridge, and Horseshoe Bend.

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, Dierks has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 916 people, 376 households, and 213 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,230 people, 465 households, and 349 families residing in the city. The population density was 660.2 PD/sqmi. There were 542 housing units at an average density of 290.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.93% White, 0.57% Black or African American, 1.14% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 1.46% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. 1.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 465 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,900, and the median income for a family was $31,667. Males had a median income of $26,765 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,515. About 9.8% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 22.1% of those age 65 or over.

Public education
Public education for elementary and secondary students is primarily provided by the Dierks School District, which includes:
 * JoAnn Walters Elementary School, serving prekindergarten through grade 6.
 * Dierks High School, serving grades 7 through 12. The school's sports teams are the Outlaws, and the mascot is a horse. The school's colors are royal blue and white. Under the leadership of Coach Doug Norwood, the Outlaws were the 1975 Class B football state champions. The championship is the only state championship in the school’s history.

Public library
The Dierks Branch Library is a branch library of the Southwest Arkansas Regional Library system.

Events
In honor of its logging heritage, Dierks holds the annual Pine Tree Festival the first weekend in August every year at Jack Clawson Memorial Park. Vendors set up booths, and there are games and activities throughout the weekend. There is a loader contest, BBQ cook-off, tractor show, car show, and talent show. The festival typically concludes with a concert featuring a country music singer or group.

Past performers have included Craig Morgan, Reba McEntire, Hank Williams, Jr., Skeeter Davis, Keith Whitley, John Anderson, Dan Seals, Mindy McCready, Vern Gosdin, Sherrie Austin, and the Bellamy Brothers.

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Mineral Springs, Arkansas

Mineral Springs is a city in Howard County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,208 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Mineral Springs is located in southern Howard County at 33.87639°N, -93.91861°W (33.876358, -93.918599). Arkansas Highway 27 runs through the center of town, leading northeast 7 mi to Nashville, the county seat, and west 13 mi to Ben Lomond. Arkansas Highway 355 joins Highway 27 on Runnels Street through the center of Mineral Springs, but it leads north 12 mi to Center Point and south 4.5 mi to Tollette.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Mineral Springs has a total area of 5.95 km2, of which 5.90 km2 are land and 0.05 km2, or 0.84%, are water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,085 people, 470 households, and 315 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,264 people, 466 households, and 354 families residing in the city. The population density was 546.3 PD/sqmi. There were 519 housing units at an average density of 224.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 51.19% White, 41.46% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 5.78% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. 10.92% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 466 households, out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 19.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,853, and the median income for a family was $31,150. Males had a median income of $24,286 versus $16,775 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,477. About 16.2% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.5% of those under age 18 and 14.8% of those age 65 or over.

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

Notable people

 * Willie Davis, born in Mineral Springs, Major League Baseball player
 * William T. Dillard, founder of Dillard's; born in Mineral Springs

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Nashville, Arkansas

Nashville is a city in Howard County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 4,627 at the 2010 census. The estimated population in 2018 was 4,425. The city is the county seat of Howard County.

Nashville is situated at the base of the Ouachita foothills and was once a major center of the peach trade in southwest Arkansas. Today the land is mostly given over to cattle and chicken farming. The world's largest dinosaur trackway was discovered near the town in 1983.

History
Mine Creek Baptist Church was built along the banks of Mine Creek by the Rev. Isaac Cooper Perkins (1790–1852) in the area where Nashville now stands around 1835. Settlers later established a post stop along the settlement roads in 1840, and a post office incorporated in 1848. Michael Womack (1794–1861), a Tennessee native reputed to have killed the British general Edward Pakenham during the War of 1812, settled in the area with his family in 1849. The area was then known by locals as "Mine Creek", but was also called "Hell's Valley" and "Pleasant Valley".

Settlement in the area progressed slowly but steadily, though industry declined during the Civil War. Following the war, the village's prospects improved, industry and settlement picked up, and the town was officially incorporated as Nashville on October 18, 1883, with D.A. Hutchinson serving as the first mayor. Womack is attributed with first proposing the name and called the town after Nashville, Tennessee. The following year, Nashville and Hope were connected via railroad, spurring further growth, and the county seat was relocated from Center Point to Nashville. With the establishment of county government in the town, and due to the increased trade and access brought by the railroad, Nashville continued to grow. The town had a population of 928 in 1900, and boasted "a cotton-compress and gin" and a "bottling-works"; by 1920 the population had risen to 2,144.

In the years before the Great Depression, Nashville was a prosperous, if small, town. According to author Dallas T. Herndon, Nashville was "a banking town, with electric lights, waterworks, an ice and cold storage plant, a canning factory, foundries, machine shops, a flour mill, two newspapers, a brick factory, fruit box and crate factory, mercantile concerns... well-kept streets, [and] modern public schools."

An EF2 tornado struck the town on May 10, 2015, and killed two people.

Geography
Nashville is located in southeastern Howard County. U.S. Routes 278 and 371 run concurrently through the northern side of the city. US 371 leads east 34 mi to Prescott and west 19 mi to Lockesburg. US 278 leads northwest 19 mi to Dierks and southeast 28 mi to Hope. Arkansas Highway 27 joins US 278 in a bypass around the eastern side of Nashville; SR 27 leads northeast 13 mi to Murfreesboro and southwest 8 mi to Mineral Springs.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Nashville has a total area of 14.7 km2, of which 0.1 km2, or 0.76%, are water. The city is in the valley of Mine Creek, a south-flowing tributary of the Saline and Little rivers.

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, Nashville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,153 people, 1,733 households, and 1,085 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,878 people, 1,857 households, and 1,179 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,067.7 PD/sqmi. There were 2,136 housing units at an average density of 467.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 59.96% White, 30.21% Black or African American, 5.25% Native American, 1.23% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 4.39% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. 6.99% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,857 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 18.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,480, and the median income for a family was $28,611. Males had a median income of $24,494 versus $17,480 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,258. About 18.7% of families and 21.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.4% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.

Peach farming
Peach farming sustained Nashville during the Depression. The peach industry came to the Nashville area in the late nineteenth century. Peak years of production lasted from the 1920s until the 1950s. Nashville's peak peach production was 1950, with over 400,000 bushels collected from 425 orchards. "Up to 175 boxcars, each carrying 396 bushel baskets, were shipped from Nashville each day during peak production years." Late freezes and early thaws in 1952 and 1953 led to the devastation of the peach harvests. Two-thirds of the crops were destroyed, and production sank to 150,000 bushels. "The Arkansas growers lost the market, and the impact was devastating. For Howard County growers, the only option was to pull up the trees and convert the land for other purposes, often pasture for cattle, or to raise chickens," which remain the dominant agricultural products in the Nashville area to this day.

The peach industry in the area continued to decline as industrial farming in the Sun Belt and shifting production patterns made southwest Arkansas less attractive to larger produce companies. However, many small peach orchards still remain and are farmed by local families.

Museums and other points of interest
The National Register of Historic Places lists several entries of significant historical value from Nashville. Among them:
 * The First Christian Church building, built in the Late Gothic Revival style in the early 20th century, is still an active church.
 * The Howard County Museum is located in the First Presbyterian Church building, built in the Eastlake style in the early 1900s.
 * Garrett Whiteside Hall is all that remains of the Nashville High School complex built in the 1930s. It is used for storage and special activities by the local school district.
 * Elbert W. Holt House, and Flavius Holt House, Colonial Revival structures, are still used as private residences.
 * Howard County Courthouse is one of the few public buildings in Arkansas built in the Moderne or Art Deco style.

Dinosaur discoveries
The largest find of dinosaur trackways in the world was discovered by SMU archaeology graduate student Brad Pittman in a quarry north of the town in 1983, the site of a prehistoric beach. A field of 5–10,000 sauropod footprints were found in a mudstone layer covering a layer of gypsum. Casts 65 ft long and 7 ft wide were made and put on permanent display, first at the courthouse and finally at the Nashville City Park, while many of the original tracks were disbursed to local museums such as the Mid-America Museum in Hot Springs and the Arkansas Museum of Discovery in Little Rock. The full extent of the trackway has never been excavated.

Colleges and universities
Nashville hosts a campus of the Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas. The school operates out of a facility constructed in 2006 on 35 acre of land west of town. The college has programs in business administration, nursing, truck driving, welding, residential construction, cosmetology, and general education coursework. The college also provides non-credit coursework in adult education such as GED classes, ESL training, test preparation, and computer literacy.

High schools
Nashville High School is a public secondary school for students in grades 10 through 12, and is accredited by both the Arkansas State Board of Education and the North Central Association. The high school is administered by the Nashville Public School District. In the 2006–07 school year, Nashville High School had 43 teachers and a student enrollment of 390, with a student/teacher ratio of 9:1. In 2010, the Nashville Junior High School Quiz Bowl team won the National Championship in Quiz Bowl. The event was held in New Orleans, Louisiana. The High School Quiz Bowl team won the State 4A Championship in 2012. In addition to academic coursework, Nashville High School has active chapters in FCCLA, FFA, and the National Honor Society. Nashville High School has participated in the EAST Initiative since 2001.

The Nashville Scrappers compete in interscholastic sports under the sanction of the Arkansas Activities Association in sports such as football, basketball, baseball, cheerleading, cross country running, golf, softball, track and field, tennis, and trap shooting. Nashville High School sports teams compete at the class 4A level. Nashville High School celebrated its 100th year in high school football in 2009.

Civic and religious organizations
Nashville has active chapters of national and international fraternal service organizations, including Lions Clubs International and Rotary International. In the 1960s and again in the 1980s–90s, Nashville supported several Boy Scouts of America troops as well.

2009 marked the 160th anniversary of the Pleasant Valley Masonic Lodge in Nashville. There has been an uninterrupted Masonic presence in Nashville since this time. The original lodge was founded with 165 members, and was named before the township changed its name to Nashville.

The Elberta Arts & Humanities Council is located in Nashville, hosted by the Elberta Arts Center. The center is a permanent collection of art from local artists and hosts ongoing exhibits of local work and items of regional interest, such as the original 1950s electronic marquee from the Art Deco, 1,500-seat Elberta Theater (1943–1996).

Nashville is home to a variety of religious groups, representing congregations among the Assemblies of God, Baptists, Methodists, the Jehovah's Witnesses, the Roman Catholic Church, the Churches of Christ, Christian Churches, the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, as well as non-denominational, charismatic, and Pentecostal congregations.

Railroads
The first railroad to connect Nashville with the surrounding area was originally known as the Washington & Hope Railroad Co., chartered in 1876. The first stage of the railroad was a 10 mi stretch connecting Hope and Washington, Arkansas, in 1879. In 1881 the railroad was renamed the Arkansas and Louisiana Railway Co., and on October 1, 1884, a nearly 26 mi extension to Nashville was opened. By the start of the 20th century the railroad was operated as an extension of the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway, which stretched from St. Louis, Missouri to Texarkana, Arkansas. The earliest trains coming in and out of Nashville operated under the Missouri Pacific Railroad mark.

At one time the city boasted three railroads:
 * The earliest was the Iron Mountain Railway branch from Nashville to Hope.
 * The second, granted a charter on June 22, 1906, was the Memphis Paris and Gulf (MP&G), later the Memphis Dallas and Gulf. The track ran twenty-five miles from Nashville to Ashdown, Arkansas, and then on to Hot Springs, Arkansas. The MP&G was broken up in 1922 forming the Graysonia Nashville and Ashdown (GN&A) running 32 mi from Nashville to Ashdown. The GN&A was merged into the Kansas City Southern Railroad in 1993.
 * The third railroad in Nashville was the Murfreesboro Nashville Southwestern (MNSW), which ran from Nashville to Murfreesboro, Arkansas, in 1909. The MNSW later became the Murfreesboro-Nashville railroad which folded in 1951.

Notable people

 * Trevor Bardette, film actor
 * Effie Anderson Smith, impressionist landscape painter
 * Boyd A. Tackett, Arkansas politician
 * Thomas Philip Watson, Oklahoma state senator, born in Nashville

Companies
William T. Dillard, founder of Dillard's, opened his first department store in Nashville. He started his successful franchise in 1938 when, with $8,000 borrowed from his father, he opened a small store in his wife's hometown of Nashville. Aside from a short period during World War II, the Dillard Company continued operating and expanding its Nashville location. In 1948, Dillard, looking for more growth prospects, sold the Nashville store and used the money, along with some outside financing, to buy controlling interest in a store in nearby Texarkana.

Jim Yates, founder of one of the largest privately owned convenience store chains, built his first E-Z Mart store in Nashville, Arkansas.

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Tollette, Arkansas

Tollette is a town in southern Howard County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 240 at the 2010 census, down from 324 in 2000.

Tollette was established as an all-African American town by Sanford Tollette and his wife Caldonia Crofton Tollette in the 1800s. They built a church, a store, and a public school. Caldonia Tollette was postmistress of the United States Post Office in 1893. Their daughter, Mattye Tollette Bond began a teaching career at the age of fifteen. She married Ollie Seahorn Bond and resided in his hometown of Brownsville, Tennessee where they organized the first NAACP chapter in Haywood County in 1939. Sanford and Caldonia's granddaughter Mildred Bond Roxborough began working for the NAACP in Tennessee at the age of nine in 1935 and continued her distinguished service to the organization in New York from 1954 through 1997 rising to executive positions including Director of Operations.

Geography
Tollette is located in southern Howard County. Arkansas Highway 355 passes through the town, leading north 4 mi to Mineral Springs and south 17 mi to Fulton and Interstate 30.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.5 sqkm, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 185 people, 108 households, and 72 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 324 people, 136 households, and 90 families residing in the town. The population density was 133.1/km$2$ (343.0/mi2). There were 149 housing units at an average density of 61.2/km$2$ (157.7/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 0.62% White, 98.46% Black or African American, and 0.93% from two or more races.

There were 136 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.8% were married couples living together, 29.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% 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 3.01.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $24,688, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $19,063 versus $18,295 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,589. About 11.7% of families and 18.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 40.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Luenell, actress and comedian

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