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Encyclopedia > Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Jefferson County Courthouse in downtown Pine Bluff

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Coordinates: 34°12′60″N 92°1′23″W / 34.21667, -92.02306
Country United States
State Arkansas
County Jefferson
Founded 1832
Incorporated 1839
Government
 - Mayor Carl Redus
Area
 - City  46.8 sq mi (121.3 km²)
 - Land  45.6 sq mi (118.1 km²)
 - Water  3.2 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population (2000)
 - City 55,085
 - Density 1,207.6/sq mi (466.3/km²)
 - Metro 107,341
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 - Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Website: http://www.cityofpinebluff.com/

Pine Bluff is the largest city and county seat of Jefferson CountyGR6, Arkansas, United States. It is also the principal city of the Pine Bluff Metropolitan Statistical Area and part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Pine Bluff, Arkansas Combined Statistical Area. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 52,693[1], ranking it as the seventh most populous city in the state. Image File history File linksMetadata JeffersonCo_AR_courthouse. ... Image File history File links Pine_Bluff_AR_city_seal. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states, which are... 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. ... List of 75 counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas: See also Media:Blank county map of Arkansas. ... Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... A Municipal corporation is a legal definition for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to) cities, counties, towns, townships, villages, and boroughs. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Though DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... 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. ... In the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has produced a formal definition of metropolitan areas, which are organized around county boundaries. ... Location in Pulaski County, Arkansas Coordinates: , Country State County Pulaski Founded 1821 Incorporated 1831 Government  - Mayor Mark Stodola Area  - City  116. ... North Little Rock is a city located in central Arkansas across the Arkansas River from Little Rock in Pulaski County. ... The United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) defines micropolitan and metropolitan statistical areas. ...


The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is located here. Pine Bluff is also the home of the Pine Bluff Arsenal, a major site for the demolition of chemical weapons. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, is a historically black university located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. ... The Pine Bluff Arsenal is an active military arsenal, that stores 12. ... Early detection of chemical agents Sociopolitical climate of chemical warfare While the study of chemicals and their military uses was widespread in China, the use of toxic materials has historically been viewed with mixed emotions and some disdain in the West (especially when the enemy were doing it). ...


Pine Bluff is a sister city to Iwai City, Japan

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Geography

Pine Bluff is located at 34°12′60″N, 92°1′23″W (34.216648, -92.023114)GR1. Pine Bluff is on the Arkansas River; the community was named for a bluff along the Arkansas River. The Arkansas River flows through Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 121.3 km² (46.8 mi²). 118.1 km² (45.6 mi²) of it is land and 3.2 km² (1.2 mi²) of it (2.65%) is 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. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 55,085 people, 19,956 households, and 13,350 families residing in the city. The population density was 466.3/km² (1,207.6/mi²). There were 22,484 housing units at an average density of 190.3/km² (492.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 32.30% White, 65.85% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. 0.82% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...


There were 19,956 households out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% were married couples living together, 23.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. There are 843 unmarried partner households: 734 heterosexual, 34 same-sex male, and 75 same-sex female. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.20. 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 27.4% under the age of 18, 12.2% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $27,247, and the median income for a family was $34,362. Males had a median income of $30,766 versus $21,009 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,637. About 20.6% of families and 25.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.0% of those under age 18 and 18.2% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Metropolitan Statistical Area

Pine Bluff is the largest city in a three-county MSA as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau including Jefferson, Cleveland, and Lincoln counties. The Pine Bluff MSA population in 2000 was 107,341 people. The Pine Bluff MSA population in 2006 dropped to 103,638. Pine Bluff was the fastest-declining Arkansas MSA from 2000-2006. The Pine Bluff area is also a component of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Pine Bluff Combined Statistical Area which had a population of 785,024 people in the 2000 U.S. census. The 2006 census estimate was 829,032. The Pine Bluff Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is a three-county region in southeast Arkansas, anchored by the city of Pine Bluff. ... Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Cleveland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ...


History

Pine Bluff's Beginnings (1819-1861)

Pine Bluff was first established on a high bank of the Arkansas River which appeared to be a bluff because it was heavily forested with tall pine trees. The high ground furnished a safe haven for settlers from the annual floods of the stream. Joseph Bonne, who was half French and half Quapaw Indian, is said to have settled on this bluff in 1819. After the Quapaws signed a treaty in 1824, relinquishing their title to all of the lands they claimed in Arkansas, other settlers began to join Bonne on the bluff. Thomas Phillips claimed a half section of land where Pine Bluff is located in 1829. Jefferson County was established by the Territorial Legislature, November 2, 1829 and began functioning as a county April 19, 1830. At the August 13, 1832 county election, the pine bluff was chosen as the county seat. The Quorum Court voted to name the village "Pine Bluff Town" on October 16, 1832. Pine Bluff was first incorporated January 8, 1839, by the order of County Judge Taylor. At the time, the village had about 50 residents. Improved transportation facilities aided in the growth of Pine Bluff during the 1840s and 1850s. More and better steamboats improved river traffic. The Arkansas River flows through Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. ... Flag of the Quapaw Nation. ... 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. ... Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... is the 306th day of the year (307th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 1829 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... April 19 is the 109th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (110th in leap years). ... Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix commemorates the July Revolution 1830 (MDCCCXXX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... is the 225th day of the year (226th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1832 (MDCCCXXXII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Friday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... is the 289th day of the year (290th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1832 (MDCCCXXXII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Friday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... is the 8th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1839 (MDCCCXXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...


Civil War & Reconstruction (1861-1900)

From all indications, Pine Bluff was prospering at the outbreak of the Civil War. As with many small towns in the South, Pine Bluff suffered lasting effects of the war. A surprising number of citizens were opposed to secession, and when the Union forces occupied Little Rock, a group of Pine Bluff citizens requested Major General Frederick Steele to send Union forces to occupy the town for protection. The Union troops under Colonel Powell Clayton arrived September 17, 1863, and stayed until the War was over. Confederate General J.S. Marmaduke tried to expel the Union Army from Pine Bluff October 25, 1863, but was repulsed. Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America (Confederacy) Commanders Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee Strength 2,200,000 1,064,000 Casualties 110,000 killed in action, 360,000 total dead, 275,200 wounded 93,000 killed in action, 258,000 total... Historic Southern United States. ... Location in Pulaski County, Arkansas Coordinates: , Country State County Pulaski Founded 1821 Incorporated 1831 Government  - Mayor Mark Stodola Area  - City  116. ... Frederick Steele (January 14, 1819, Delhi, New York – January 19, 1868, San Mateo, California), American Civil War Union Major General. ... 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. ... is the 260th day of the year (261st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1863 (MDCCCLXIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... John S. Marmaduke John Sappington Marmaduke (March 14, 1833 – December 28, 1887) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War. ... is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1863 (MDCCCLXIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...


Because of the presence of Union forces, Pine Bluff became an over-crowded refugee center after the Emancipation Proclamation as freed slaves flocked to the city. Schools were started by the American Missionary Society to begin education of the blacks. By September 1872, Professor Joseph C. Corbin opened the Branch Normal School of the Arkansas Industrial University. Founded as Arkansas's first black tax-supported college, it today comprises the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Wikisource has original text related to this article: Emancipation Proclamation Reproduction of the Emancipation Proclamation at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio The Emancipation Proclamation consists of two executive orders issued by United States President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. ... University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, is a historically black university located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. ...


The recovery from the Civil War was slow at first, but with the construction of railroads and the increased production of cotton as more farms were reactivated, the economy began to recover. The first railroad reached Pine Bluff in December of 1873. This same year Pine Bluff's first utility was formed when Pine Bluff Gas Company began furnishing manufactured gas from coke for lighting purposes. Town gas is a generic term referring to manufactured gas produced for sale to consumers and municipalities. ...


As personal fortunes increased from the 1870s onward, large Victorian-style homes were constructed west of Main Street by the community leaders. The first telephone system was placed in service March 31, 1883. Wiley Jones, a former slave and wealthy black man, built the first mule-drawn street car line in October 1886. The first light, power and water plant was completed in 1887; establishment of a more dependable light and water system arrived by 1912. Throughout the 1880s and 1890s, economic expansion was also fueled by the growing lumber industry in the region. Manchester Town Hall is an example of Victorian architecture found in Manchester, UK. The Carson Mansion is an example of a Victorian home in Eureka, California, USA The term Victorian architecture can refer to one of a number of architectural styles predominantly in the Victorian era. ... March 31 is the 90th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (91st in leap years), with 275 days remaining. ... Year 1883 (MDCCCLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...


Turn-of-the-Century & The Great Depression in Pine Bluff (1900-1941)

The influence of the Arkansas River on the city continued into the early 1900s. River traffic was still an integral part of the local economy and community leaders were concerned that the main channel would leave the city. The United States Army Corps of Engineers were persuaded to build a levee opposite Pine Bluff to keep the river flowing by the city. The Arkansas River flows through Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. ... The USACE gold castle insignia, worn by officers of the Corps The United States Army Corps of Engineers, or USACE, is made up of some 34,600 civilian and 650 military men and women. ...


During a later flood, the channel of the river did leave the city and formed what is now Lake Langhofer. Even though river traffic diminished, the river remained a barrier, separating one part of the county from the other. After many years of haggling, because of the bond issue involved in raised taxes, the Free Bridge was opened in 1914, uniting the county for the first time on a permanent basis.


Two natural disasters in Pine Bluff's history had shocking effects on the area's economy. The first of these was a 100-year flood in 1927. Due to levee breaks, most of northern and southeastern Jefferson County were flooded. The second disaster was the severe drought of 1930. The failure of crops, coupled with the effects of economic conditions of The Great Depression created many problems for Pine Bluff residents. In 1930, two of the larger banks failed. A one-hundred year flood is calculated to be the maximum level of flood water expected to occur on average once every one hundred years. ... The Great Depression was a global economic slump that began in 1929 and bottomed in 1933. ...


With the inauguration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933, many government programs were enacted which benefited local communities. Pine Bluff built new schools, a football stadium and developed Oakland Park as the first major recreation facility of the city. To encourage diversification in the county's agriculture, a stockyard was built in 1936 to give a sales outlet for farmer's livestock. Of great importance to Pine Bluff and Jefferson County was the state's highway construction program in the later 1920s and early 1930s, facilitating trade with other communities throughout southeast Arkansas. FDR redirects here. ... Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ...


World War II & Economic Diversification (1941-1960)

World War II brought profound changes to Pine Bluff and its agriculture, timber and railroad-oriented economy. The first took the form of a new airport. Grider Field housed the Pine Bluff School of Aviation to furnish flight training for air cadets for the Army Air Corps. Approximately 10,000 flyers were trained by the time the school closed in October 1944. Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... 1. ...


Ground was broken for the Pine Bluff Arsenal December 2, 1941, on 15,000 acres (61 km²) bought by the Army north of the city. The arsenal and Grider Field literally changed Pine Bluff from an agricultural economy to a diversified base with a mixture of industry and agriculture. The addition of small companies to the industrial base of Pine Bluff helped the economy remain steady in the late 1940s. The Korean War was a stabilizing factor after 1950. The Pine Bluff Arsenal is an active military arsenal, that stores 12. ... is the 336th day of the year (337th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see 1941 (disambiguation). ... Combatants United Nations:  Republic of Korea,  Australia,  Belgium,  Luxembourg,  Canada,  Colombia,  Ethiopia,  France,  Greece,  Luxembourg,  Netherlands,  New Zealand,  Philippines,  South Africa,  Thailand,  Turkey,  United Kingdom,  United States Medical staff:  Denmark,  Australia,  Italy,  Norway,  Sweden Communist states:  Democratic People’s Republic of Korea,  Peoples Republic of China,  Soviet Union Commanders...


In 1957, Richard Anderson announced the construction of a Kraft paper mill north of the city, followed within a short time by International Paper Co. buying a plant site five miles east of Pine Bluff. Residential developments were begun on an extensive basis. The Kraft process (also known as Kraft pulping or sulfate process) is used in production of paper pulp and involves the use of caustic sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide to extract the lignin from the wood fiber in large pressure vessels called digesters. ...


Pine Bluff in the Modern Era (1960-present)

Major construction projects during the 1960s and 1970s were Jefferson Hospital (now Jefferson Regional Medical Center), the dams of the McClellan-Kerr Navigation System on the Arkansas River, a Federal Building, the Pine Bluff Convention Center complex including The Royal Arkansas Hotel & Suites [1], Pine Bluff Regional Park, two industrial parks and several large churches. One project that had a tremendous effect on trade patterns in the city was the construction of Jefferson Square, the community's first major shopping center. The Arkansas River flows through Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. ...


The 1980s and 1990s saw a number of significant construction projects. Benny Scallion Park was created to honor an alderman who brought a Japanese garden to the Pine Bluff Civic Center. In the late 1980s, The Pines, Pine Bluff's first large enclosed shopping center, was constructed on the east side of the city. The mall significantly increased shopping traffic from southeast Arkansas. The most important construction project of the 1990s was completion of a southern bypass that was designated as part of Interstate 530. In addition, a highway and bridge across Lock and Dam #4 were completed, providing another link to the farm areas in northeastern Jefferson County with the transportation system radiating from Pine Bluff. Through a private matching grant, a multi-million dollar Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas was completed downtown in 1994. Pine Bluff Downtown Development began an on-going historical mural project that has resulted in increased tourism. Interstate 530 in Arkansas is a nearly 47-mile long spur route from Little Rock at the junction of Interstate 30 and Interstate 440 in the northwest, to Pine Bluff in the southeast. ...


In 2004 a new Walmart Supercenter was opened on a patch of land formerly occupied by a farm, in southern Pine Bluff. This construction has caused tremendous growth in that area of town. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff recently opened its business incubator in Downtown Pine Bluff. Pine Bluff also has a semi-professional basketball team by the name of the Arkansas Rivercatz, who kicked off their inauguaral season on November 10, 2006, and play at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ... University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, is a historically black university located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Central business district. ... The Arkansas Rivercatz are a team of the American Basketball Association. ... The Pine Bluff Convention Center is a 8,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. ...


A new farmers market was recently opened on Lake Saracen in downtown Pine Bluff. A farmers market near the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. ...


Suburbs

University Park is the name of several places in the United States of America: University Park, Florida University Park, Illinois University Park, Iowa University Park, Maryland University Park, New Mexico University Park, Pennsylvania University Park, Texas This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that... White Hall is a city located in Jefferson County, Arkansas. ... Redfield is a city located in Jefferson County, Arkansas. ... Watson Chapel is a small but growing suburb of Pine Bluff Arkansas. ... Pinebergen is a small community in southern Pine Bluff. ... Altheimer is a city located in Jefferson County, Arkansas. ...

Major Shopping Areas

  • The Pines mall - in the years after its opening in 1986 many of Jefferson Square's stores have closed. Quite a few of the stores were moved to the mall.
  • The Jefferson Square - an open-air shopping center first opened in the early 1960s on Olive Street, making Olive one of the city's busiest streets. It has about 60-70 stores.
  • Chapel Shoppes
  • Walmart Shopping Area

Noteworthy Natives

People of note born in Pine Bluff include:

Mark Bradley (born January 29, 1982 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas) is an American football wide receiver for the NFLs Chicago Bears. ... City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue and Orange Head Coach Barney Fartenhimer Owner Virginia Halas McCaskey Chairman Michael McCaskey General manager Jerry Angelo Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919) National Football... Clifton Rodes Breckinridge (November 22, 1846 – December 3, 1932) was a Democratic alderman, congressman, diplomat, businessman and veteran of the Confederate Army and Navy. ... The House of Representatives is the larger of two houses that make up the U.S. Congress, the other being the United States Senate. ... 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. ... ... Some Confederate soldiers The Confederate States Army (CSA) was organized in February 1861 to defend the newly formed Confederate States of America from military action by the United States government. ... Navy Department Seal The Confederate States Navy (CSN) was the naval branch of the Confederate States armed forces established by an act of the Confederate Congress on February 21, 1861 responsible for Confederate naval operations during the American Civil War. ... The Browns were an American family singing group from Pine Bluff, Arkansas made up of Jim Ed Brown and his sisters, Maxine Brown and Bonnie Brown. ... William Arthur Bill Carr (October 24, 1909 – January 14, 1966) was an American athlete, a double Olympic champion in 1932. ... Joe Barry Carroll (born July 24, 1958 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas) is a retired American professional basketball player who spent ten seasons in the NBA. A 70 center who starred at Purdue University, he holds the all-time school records for career and single-season rebounds (1148 and 352... Purdue redirects here. ... “NBA” redirects here. ... John Middleton Clayton (October 13, 1840 – January 29, 1889) was a Republican carpetbagger to Arkansas, originally being from Pennsylvania. ... 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. ... Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Monte Coleman is a former American Football linebacker who played for sixteen seasons with the Washington Redskins from 1979 to 1994. ... The University of Central Arkansas is a state-run institution located in the city of Conway, the seat of Faulkner County, north of Little Rock. ... For other uses, see Redskins (disambiguation). ... Torii Kedar Hunter (born July 18, 1975 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas) is a Major League Baseball outfielder who currently plays for the Minnesota Twins. ... MLB and Major Leagues redirect here. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 6, 14, 29, 34, 42 Name Minnesota Twins (1961–present) Washington Nationals/Senators (1901-1960) Other nicknames The Twinkies Ballpark Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 1982-present Metropolitan Stadium (1961-1981) Griffith Stadium (1903-1960... Donald Montgomery Hutson (January 31, 1913 - June 24, 1997) was the first star wide receiver in NFL history. ... Walhalla temple, Germany A hall of fame (sometimes HOF) is a type of museum established for any a field of endeavour to honour individuals of noteworthy achievement in that field. ... “Packers” redirects here. ... E. Fay Jones, (born 31 January 1921, died 31 August 2004) was a noted American architect and designer. ... Frank Lloyd Wright (June 8, 1867 – April 9, 1959) was one of the worlds most prominent and influential architects. ... Carl Kidd (born June 10, 1973 in Little Rock, Arkansas) is a linebacker for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. ... The Arkansas Razorbacks, also known as the Hogs, are the names of college sports teams at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. ... CFL is an acronym for: Canadian Football League Compact fluorescent light bulb Continental Football League Courant, Fredericks and Lewy This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Lafayette Fat Lever (born August 18, 1960 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas) is a former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. ... Arizona State University (ASU) is a public research institution of higher education and research with campuses located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. ... “NBA” redirects here. ... The Portland Trail Blazers are a professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. ... For the original defunct Denver Nuggets, see Denver Nuggets (original). ... The Dallas Mavericks (also known as the Mavs) are an NBA basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. ... Peter Gregory McGehee (October 6, 1955-September 13, 1991) was an American-born Canadian novelist, dramatist and short story writer. ... Martha Mitchell was born Martha Elizabeth Beall on September 2, 1918, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas; she was the socialite wife of former U.S. Attorney General John N. Mitchell. ... The name John Mitchell can refer to several different people. ... Seal of the United States Department of Justice The United States Attorney General is the head of the United States Department of Justice (see 28 U.S.C. Â§ 503) concerned with legal affairs and is the chief law enforcement officer of the United States government. ... Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913 – April 22, 1994) was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. ... “Watergate” redirects here. ... Mary Matilyn Mouser(born May 9, 1996, Pine Bluff, Arkansas) is an American actress born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. ... 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Culture and Education

Pine Bluff retains a healthy, diverse cultural climate. The Pine Bluff Convention Center is one of the state's largest meeting facilities. The Arts and Science Center features theatrical performances and workshops for children and adults. Pine Bluff also boasts the only Band Museum in the country, downtown murals depicting the history of Pine Bluff, the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Historical Museum and the Arkansas Railroad Museum. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Central business district. ...


Recreational opportunities in Pine Bluff range from water sports and some of the best bass fishing in the state on the Arkansas River to golf or tennis. As host to 30-35 bass tournaments each year, Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Regional Park has earned Pine Bluff the nickname of "Bass Capital of the World". A hunting and fishing in Arkansas exhibit features dioramas of outdoor activities and collections of hunting, fishing and conservation memorabilia in the Governor Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center at Regional Park and the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame at the Pine Bluff Convention Center both of which will draw thousands to the area each year. Striped bass (Morone saxatilis) Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) Bass (IPA /bæs/) is a name shared by many different species of popular game fish. ... “Huckabee” redirects here. ...


Pine Bluff has a full complement of educational facilities. The Pine Bluff School District includes elementary magnet schools to meet special interests in the fields of math, science, foreign language, communications, and fine and performing arts. Watson Chapel School District and Dollarway School District also serve the city as well as a number of private schools. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is the second oldest public educational institution in the state of Arkansas, and the oldest with a black heritage. The newly accredited Southeast Arkansas College features technical career programs as well as a 2-year college curriculum. Watson Chapel School District is a school district located on the west side of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. ... University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, is a historically black university located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. ...


The Main Library of the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library System contains an extensive genealogy collection, including the online obituary index of the Pine Bluff Commercial, Arkansas census records, and many county and city records for much of southeast Arkansas. In addition to downtown Pine Bluff's main library, PBJCLS branch libraries can also be found in the city's Watson Chapel area, as well as in White Hall, Redfield and Altheimer. White Hall is a city located in Jefferson County, Arkansas. ... Redfield is a city located in Jefferson County, Arkansas. ... Altheimer is a city located in Jefferson County, Arkansas. ...


Pine Bluff Area Colleges and Universities

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, is a historically black university located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. ...

Pine Bluff Public Area Schools

The Pine Bluff School District is the largest school District in the Pine Bluff Metropolitan Statistical Area. ... White Hall School District is a public school district serving the communities of White Hall and Redfield within Jefferson County, Arkansas. ... Watson Chapel School District is a school district located on the west side of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. ...

Pine Bluff Area Private Schools

  • St. Joseph Catholic High School and Jr. High
  • Trinity Episcopal School
  • Ridgeway Christian School
  • Maranatha Baptist Academy
  • Pine Bluff Christian Academy

Economy

Agriculture is a mainstay in Pine Bluff. Jefferson County is located in the heart of a rich agricultural area in the Arkansas River Basin. The leading products include cotton, soybeans, cattle, rice, poultry, timber and catfish. Principal industries in the area are engaged in processing cotton; production of cottonseed oil, paper and wood products; the manufacture of wire products; poultry processing; the manufacture of electric transformers; and metal fabrication. Major area employers include Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Simmons First National Corp., Tyson Foods, International Paper, the Pine Bluff Arsenal and Union Pacific Railroad. For other uses, see Cotton (disambiguation). ... Binomial name (L.) Merr. ... For general information about the genus, including other species of cattle, see Bos. ... For other uses, see Rice (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Timber in storage for later processing at a sawmill Timber is a term used to describe wood, either standing or that has been processed for use—from the time trees are felled, to its end product as a material suitable for industrial use—as structural material for construction or wood... This article is about the siluriform catfishes; for the Atlantic catfish, see Seawolf (fish); for other uses, see Catfish (disambiguation). ... Cottonseed oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the cotton plant after the cotton lint has been removed. ... Tyson Foods, Inc. ... International Paper (NYSE: IP) is an American pulp and paper company, the largest pulp and paper company in the world and the largest private owner of timberland in the United States. ... The Pine Bluff Arsenal is an active military arsenal, that stores 12. ... The Union Pacific Railroad (AAR reporting marks UP) (NYSE: UNP), headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is the largest railroad network in the United States. ...


Transportation

Pine Bluff is recognized as a major transportation center in southeast Arkansas and the south-central region of the U.S.


Highway

Pine Bluff is served by a network of five U.S. and five state highways radiating from the city. Interstate 530, formerly part of US 65, connects Little Rock to southeast Pine Bluff. Interstates 30 and 40 can be accessed in approximately 40 minutes from any point in the city. U.S. Highways include 63, 65, 79, 270, and 425; Arkansas State Highways include 15, 81, 54, 190, and 365. Interstate 530 in Arkansas is a nearly 47-mile long spur route from Little Rock at the junction of Interstate 30 and Interstate 440 in the northwest, to Pine Bluff in the southeast. ... Location in Pulaski County, Arkansas Coordinates: , Country State County Pulaski Founded 1821 Incorporated 1831 Government  - Mayor Mark Stodola Area  - City  116. ... Interstate 30 (abbreviated I-30) is an interstate highway in the southern United States. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Interstate 40 Interstate 40 (abbreviated I-40) is a major west-east interstate highway in the United States. ... Current U.S. Highway shield The United States Highway System is an integrated system of roads in the United States numbered within a nationwide grid. ... // Introduction Arkansas state highway system uses no numbering convention. ...


Water

Located on the navigable Arkansas River, with a slackwater harbor, Pine Bluff is accessible by water via the Port of Pine Bluff, the anchor of the city's Harbor Industrial District. The Arkansas River flows through Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. ...


Air

Daily commercial air freight and passenger services, along with scheduled commuter flights, are available at the Little Rock National Airport, Adams Field, some 40 minutes driving time from Pine Bluff via Interstate 530 and interstate connectors. This airport is served by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Continental Airlines, Frontier Airlines and US Airways. Little Rock National Airport (IATA: LIT, ICAO: KLIT), officially designated Adams Field, is located 2 miles (3 km) east of the central business district (CBD) of Little Rock, a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA. It is Arkansas largest commercial service airport, serving more than 2. ... Interstate 530 in Arkansas is a nearly 47-mile long spur route from Little Rock at the junction of Interstate 30 and Interstate 440 in the northwest, to Pine Bluff in the southeast. ... American Airlines, Inc. ... Delta Air Lines, Inc. ... This article is about the American airline. ... Northwest Airlines (NYSE: NWA), occasionally known as NWA, is an American airline headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, near Minneapolis-St. ... Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) is a US certificated air carrier. ... This article is about Frontier Airlines that was founded in 1994. ... US Airways is an American low-cost airline[1] headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, owned by US Airways Group, Inc. ...


Pine Bluff's municipal airport, Grider Field (PBF), is located east of the city. The airport serves as home base for corporate craft and general aviation craft. Charter, air ambulance and cargo airline services are also available. Grider Field (IATA: PBF, ICAO: KPBF, FAA LID: PBF) is a public airport located four miles (6. ... General aviation (abbr. ... Ontario Health air ambulance An air ambulance is an aircraft used for emergency medical assistance in situations where either a traditional ambulance cannot easily or quickly reach the scene or the patient needs to be repositioned at a distance where air transportation is most practical. ... FedEx DC-10 Cargo airlines (or airfreight carriers, and derivatives of these names) are airlines dedicated to the transport of cargo. ...


Buses

Royal Coach Lines offers intrastate, regional, and charter services. Within the city, the city-owned Pine Bluff Transit operates six routes to various points including government, medical, educational and shopping centers.


References

  1. ^ Annual Estimates of the Population for All Incorporated Places in Arkansas (CSV). 2005 Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division (June 21, 2006). Retrieved on November 16, 2006.

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External links

Government & civic groups

Media

  • Pine Bluff Commercial, the local newspaper serving Pine Bluff and southeast Arkansas
    • Pine Bluff.com, community information site compiled by the Pine Bluff Commercial

Community events

  • Pine Bluff Festival Association, producers of city festivals such as the 4th of July Celebration and The Enchanted Land of Lights & Legends, Arkansas's Largest Drive-thru Christmas Display.
  • Pine Bluff Film Festival, supporting restoration efforts at the city's Saenger Theater through exhibition of silent movies and other classic film works

History

  • History of Pine Bluff's Jewish community (from the Institute of Southern Jewish Life)
  • Arkansas Railroad Museum website
  • Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture entry: Pine Bluff (Jefferson County)

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Geographic statistics

  • Maps and aerial photos for 34°12′60″N 92°01′23″W / 34.216648, -92.023114Coordinates: 34°12′60″N 92°01′23″W / 34.216648, -92.023114
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