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Eureka Springs is a town located in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas, USA. The entire town of Eureka Springs is on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Arkansas. This article is about the Ozark Plateau. ...
State nickname: The Natural State Other U.S. States Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Governor Mike Huckabee (R) Senators Blanche Lincoln (D) Mark Pryor (D) Official languages English Area 137,732 km² (29th) - Land 134,856 km² - Water 2,876 km² (2. ...
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Eureka Springs is a unique Victorian village in Carroll County, Arkansas which has its own curious culture and lifestyle. The city has a distinct European flavor with steep winding streets filled with Victorian-style cottages and manors. Jump to: navigation, search Queen Victoria (shown here on the morning of her Accession to the Throne, 20 June 1837) gave her name to the historic era The Victorian era of Great Britain is considered the height of the British industrial revolution and the apex of the British Empire. ...
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The old commercial section of the city has an alpine character. The buildings are primarily constructed of local stone and lie along streets that curve around the hills and rise and fall with the topography in a five mile long loop. Some buildings have street level entrances on more than one floor. The local Catholic Church boasts a street level entrance in its bell tower.
Most of the stores and shops in the commercial district are locally owned and managed. They consist primarily of boutique type specialty shops featuring local crafts, antiques, the works of local artists, and standard Ozark tourist fare. The downtown area also features various coffee shops and sidewalk cafes. The town has over 20 art galleries in the downtown area.
The city is dominated by a 7-story, 2 million pound, white concrete statue of Jesus known as the Christ of the Ozarks. The statue sits across the valley from the downtown area and is visible from most parts of the city. Jump to: navigation, search Jesus (Greek: ΙησοÏÏ‚, IÄ“soûs), also known as Jesus of Nazareth or Jesus Christ, is the central figure of Christianity, most of whose adherents worship him as the messiah (Greek: ΧÏιστός Khristós) and as God incarnate. ...
The Christ of the Ozarks Statue is a monumental sculpture of Jesus located near Eureka Springs, Arkansas, atop Magnetic Mountain. ...
The city boasts two beautiful lakes and two scenic rivers in the immediate area. The city also maintains a trolley service providing transportation around town for the thousands of tourists that arrive each year.
Eureka Springs has been selected as one of America's Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is an American member-supported organization which was founded in 1949 to support preservation of historic buildings and neighborhoods through a range of programs and activities. ...
History The Eureka Springs area had a reputation as a tourist destination well before the first pioneers reached Arkansas. Several Native American legends tell of a Great Healing Spring in the Eureka Springs area.
This reputation continued as Europeans arrived on the scene and the waters of the springs gained a reputation of having magical powers. Within a short time Eureka Springs was transformed into a flourishing city, spa, and tourist destination.
Dr. Alvah Jackson first located the spring and claimed that the waters of Basin Spring had cured his eye ailments in 1856. Dr. Jackson established a hospital in a local cave during the American Civil War and used the waters from Basin Spring to treat his patients. After the war Jackson marketed the spring waters as "Dr. Jackson's Eye Water". The Ozarka Water Company was later formed in Eureka Springs. Jump to: navigation, search 1856 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...
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In 1879 Judge J.B. Saunders, a friend of Jackson, claimed that his crippling disease was cured by the spring waters. Saunders started promoting Eureka Springs to friends and family members across the State and created a boomtown. Within a period of one year the city had transformed itself from a rural spa village to a major city of 10,000 people. Jump to: navigation, search 1879 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...
On 4 July 1879 Eureka Springs was incorporated as a city. Thousands of visitors came to the springs based on Saunders promotion and covered the area with tents and shanties. Late in 1879 the town reached a population of 10,000. In 1881 Eureka Springs enjoyed the status of Arkansas's fourth largest city. Jump to: navigation, search July 4 is the 185th day of the year (186th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 180 days remaining. ...
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After his term as a reconstruction Governor, Powell Clayton moved to heavily unionist Eureka Springs and began promoting the city and its commercial interests. Clayton promoted the town as a retirement community for the wealthy and Eureka Springs soon became known for gracious living and a wealthy lifestyle. A memorial to Clayton still exists in downtown Eureka Springs. Powell Clayton (7 August 1833 - 23 August 1914) was the first carpetbag Governor of the State of Arkansas and Ambassador to Mexico during the administrations of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. ...
In 1882 the Eureka Springs Improvement Company was formed to attract a railroad to the city. Eureka Springs soon established itself as one of the premier vacation resorts of the Victorian era. The town experienced a construction boom and thousands of homes and commercial enterprises were constructed in only two years. These Victorian buildings still exist and are responsible for the entire town of Eureka Springs being placed on the National Register of Historic Places. 1882 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...
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In 1886 the magnificent Crescent Hotel was constructed at the top of the mountain and attracted a wealthy clientele. The hotel is a member of the "Historic Hotels of America" organization. The Hotel has been restored and is one of Arkansas's premier luxury hotels. Jump to: navigation, search 1886 is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar) // Events January 18 - Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England. ...
At the turn of the 20th century the fortunes of Eureka Springs began to decline. The national focus on science and technology lessened the attractiveness of Eureka Springs and its "magical waters". The Great Depression hit the town hard with many buildings deteriorating or being torn down for materials. Jump to: navigation, search This article is about the worldwide economic crisis of the 1930s; for other uses of the term, see The Great Depression (disambiguation). ...
As the century progressed the town gained popularity as a retreat for artists, writers, and intellectuals who were seeking a simple and less expensive nostalgic lifestyle. Eureka Springs maintains its reputation as a safe haven for artists and other creative people.
In 1964 controversial Minister Gerald L. K. Smith began construction of a planned religious theme park at Eureka Springs. The park was never fully developed as originally planned. Jump to: navigation, search 1964 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...
Gerald Lyman Kenneth Smith (February 27, 1898–April 15, 1976) was considered a demagogue by many. ...
In 1966 the centerpiece of Smith's plan, the Christ of the Ozarks Statue, was completed overlooking the town on Magnetic Mountain at an elevation of 1500 feet. The sculptor, Emmet Sullivan was one of the sculptors of Mount Rushmore. 1966 was a common year starting on Saturday (link goes to calendar) // Events January January 1 - In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic. ...
The Christ of the Ozarks Statue is a monumental sculpture of Jesus located near Eureka Springs, Arkansas, atop Magnetic Mountain. ...
Emmet Sullivan, who was born in 1895, was the sculptor for the 5 dinosaurs in Dinosaur Park in Rapid City, South Dakota. ...
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Smith also planned for a life-size recreation of ancient Jerusalem in the hills near Eureka Springs and did create one of the main gates of the recreated city. The Elna M. Smith Foundation still resides on the site and maintains a Bible Museum and continues to slowly work on the Jerusalem recreation. Jump to: navigation, search The Bible (sometimes The Book, Good Book, Word of God, or Scripture), from Greek (τα) βιβλια, (ta) biblia, (the) books, plural of βιβλιον, biblion, book, originally a diminutive of βιβλος, biblos, which in turn is derived from βυβλος—byblos, meaning papyrus, from the ancient Phoenician city of Byblos which exported this...
The Smith foundation also conducts the famous Great Passion Play each night during the summer months. Hundreds of actors portray the story of Christ's crucifixion in an outdoor amphitheater. The play is conducted on the side of a hill where an impressive permanent set has been constructed complete with Golgotha and magnificent recreations of Jerusalem's streets. A Passion play is a dramatic presentation depicting the suffering and death of Jesus. ...
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Since 1975 country music and entertainment theaters including Pine Mountain Jamboree and Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down have entertained tourists and locals alike.
In recent years the popularity of Branson, Missouri, has both increased the number of tourists arriving in Eureka Springs but has also impeded on the town's old world charm. The influx of guests has also led to increased commercial activity in the form of franchised fast food businesses that have impacted the town's traditional restaurants and venues. Branson is a city located in Taney County, Missouri. ...
Several franchised hotels provide accommodations but the town has a large number of Victorian homes converted to Bed and Breakfasts which provide more personalized service and local flavor. B&B is also an acronym used for the American CBS soap opera The Bold and The Beautiful or the MTV cartoon Beavis and Butthead. ...
Lifestyle and people Eureka Springs has a unique eclectic mix of people's and lifestyles. The city is proud of its reputation as a safe haven for artists and intellectuals while remaining one of the premier destinations for religious tourists visiting the various Christian-themed attractions. Visitors to Eureka Springs can expect to see hippies, artists, bikers, local residents, preachers, and UFO enthusiasts all gathered at the same place pursuing their interests. Jump to: navigation, search A UFO -- fact or fiction? A UFO or unidentified flying object in the original, literal sense is any airborne object or optical phenomenon, detected visually or by radar, whose nature is not readily known. ...
Events Eureka Springs is the home to a large number of unique events. The town is a very popular destination for motorcyclists from around the world and plays host to annual motorcycle rallies and meets. Each year the town hosts several auto shows featuring different automobile styles.
The city also boasts an annual UFO conference and a twice yearly Diversity Weekend. Blues, jazz, folk, and classical music are each celebrated with a weekend dedicated to the particular genre each year. A well-attended poetry festival is also held each year. Jump to: navigation, search Diversity is the presence of a wide range of variation in the qualities or attributes under discussion. ...
Geography Eureka Springs is located at 36°24'11" North, 93°44'18" West (36.403068, -93.738450)1. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias AR county maps by Catbar. ...
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.9 km² (6.9 mi²). 17.6 km² (6.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.02% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
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Eureka Springs is also home to the Religious Community of [John Michael Talbot][1] a prominent Catholic Musician. It is possible to visit his ["little portion" hermitage][2] and have a quite place to stay at a price cheaper then many hotels. This is one of the other attractions to the town that helps to contribute to it's unique character.
Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,278 people, 1,119 households, and 569 families residing in the city. The population density is 129.7/km² (336.2/mi²). There are 1,301 housing units at an average density of 74.1/km² (192.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 93.94% White, 0.04% Black or African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.79% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 2.28% from other races, and 2.15% from two or more races. 3.99% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. Jump to: navigation, search A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
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There are 1,119 households out of which 19.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.4% are married couples living together, 10.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 49.1% are non-families. 41.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.97 and the average family size is 2.64. Jump to: navigation, search Marriage is a legal, social, and religious relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...
In the city the population is spread out with 17.2% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 33.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 46 years. For every 100 females there are 81.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 81.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $25,547, and the median income for a family is $40,341. Males have a median income of $27,188 versus $17,161 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,439. 12.2% of the population and 4.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.7% of those under the age of 18 and 13.0% of those 65 and older are 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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Points of interest The Blue Springs Heritage Center (33 acres), formerly the Eureka Springs Gardens, is a historic tourist attraction containing native plants and hardwood trees in a setting of woodlands, meadows, and hillsides. ...
Onyx Cave is a small show cave located about six miles east of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. ...
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