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Arkadelphia is a city located in Clark County, Arkansas. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 10,548.[1] The city is the county seat of Clark CountyGR6. Image File history File links Clark_County_Arkansas_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Arkadelphia_Highlighted. ...
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Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Largest metro area Little Rock Metropolitan Area Area Ranked 29th - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²) - Width 239 miles (385 km) - Length 261 miles (420 km) - % water 2. ...
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Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Largest metro area Little Rock Metropolitan Area Area Ranked 29th - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²) - Width 239 miles (385 km) - Length 261 miles (420 km) - % water 2. ...
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Clark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ...
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Clark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ...
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Clark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ...
Geography
Arkadelphia is located at 34°7′19″N, 93°3′58″W (34.121920, -93.066178)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.1 km² (7.4 mi²). 19.0 km² (7.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.41% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
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Local population: 10,548 (2005)[1] County: Clark Population: 23,401
U.S. Region: West Central Arkansas (the Ouachita Mountain Region).
Closest metro areas: Hot Springs (29 mi. north), Little Rock (63 mi. north) Sign from the city limits. ...
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The city is situated at the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. Two universities, Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University, are located there. Ouachita Mountains The Ouachita Mountains are a mountain range located in west central Arkansas and east central Oklahoma. ...
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Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 10,912 people, 3,865 households, and 2,187 families residing in the city. The population density was 574.0/km² (1,486.2/mi²). There were 4,216 housing units at an average density of 221.8/km² (574.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 68.98% White, 26.51% Black or African American, 0.53% Native American, 1.29% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.35% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. 2.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ...
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The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
There were 3,865 households out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.6% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.4% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.87. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...
In the city the population was spread out with 18.1% under the age of 18, 32.9% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 14.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,671, and the median income for a family was $40,479. Males had a median income of $30,152 versus $19,459 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,268. 24.9% of the population and 17.8% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 25.8% of those under the age of 18 and 15.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
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Etymology The city's name Arkadelphia was formed by combining Ark- from the state's name Arkansas and adelphia as in Philadelphia.[1] Several towns in the area took similar names (e.g., Dalark, named for its location in Dallas County, Arkansas).
Arkadelphia was once known as the "City of Rainbows".[citation needed]
Origin The site was settled in about 1811 by John Hemphill, operator of a nearby salt works. It was known as Blakelytown until 1838, when the settlement adopted its present name of Arkadelphia. [2]
Recreation Hiking through the Ouachita National Forest is a popular pastime around Arkadelphia. The DeGray Lake State Park has camping, water sports, golf, and hiking. Sailing and fishing are also popular. Arkadelphia Aquatic Park is a water park open during the summer months. The Ouachita National Forest is a National Forest that lies in the western portion of Arkansas and portions of eastern Oklahoma. ...
DeGray Lake is a lake on the Caddo River, 8 miles from Arkadelphia. ...
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Arkadelphia Aquatic Park is a Water park located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. ...
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Notable former or present citizens Cliff Harris was an American Football player. ...
On December 18, 1914 Arthur Hodges became the first person in Clark County, Arkansas to be executed by use of the electric chair. ...
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Beth Moore (born 1957) is the founder and best-known member of Living Proof Ministries, an evangelical organization for women based on biblical principles. ...
Terry Nelson (born May 20, 1951 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas), is a former American professional football player. ...
Bob Cowley Riley (September 18, 1924–February 16, 1994) was the Democratic Governor of Arkansas for ten days in 1975. ...
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Jerry Kreth Thomasson (October 17, 1931 - April 29, 2007), was a Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives who led the move to establish university status to the former Henderson State Teachers College at Arkadelphia. ...
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Kevin Williams (born 16 August 1980 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas) is a defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL. After graduating from Oklahoma State University, he was selected by the Vikings with the 9th pick of the first round in the 2003 NFL Draft. ...
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Trent Baron Bryant (born August 14, 1959 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas) was an American football cornerback in the NFL for the Washington Redskins and the Kansas City Chiefs. ...
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Ouachita Baptist University is private, liberal arts, undergraduate institution. ...
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External links - Arkadelphia Area Chamber of Commerce
- City of Arkadelphia
- Arkadelphia Public Schools
- Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture entry: Arkadelphia (Clark County)
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