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Encyclopedia > Van Buren, Arkansas
Van Buren, Arkansas
Downtown Van Buren
Location of Van Buren, Arkansas
Location of Van Buren, Arkansas
Country United States
State Arkansas
County Crawford
Founded 1831
Incorporated 1842
Mayor Bob Freeman
Area  
 - City 41.1 km²  (15.9 sq mi)
 - Land 39.0 km²  (15.1 sq mi)
 - Water 2.1 km² (0.8 sq mi)
Elevation 122 m  (401 ft)
Population (2000)
 - City 18,986
 - Density 190.4/km² (493.2/sq mi)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 - Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Website: http://www.vanburencity.org/


Van Buren, Arkansas (IPA: ['væn.bjuɹˌen]) is the second largest city in the Fort Smith metropolitan area and the county seatGR6 of Crawford County, Arkansas. The city is located directly northeast of Fort Smith at the Interstate 40 - Interstate 540 junction. The city was incorporated in 1842 and according to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 21,249, ranking it as the state's 19th largest city, behind Sherwood.[1] Image File history File links DowntownVanBurenAr. ... Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias AR county maps by Catbar. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... 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History

Phillips Landing and earlier

The area was settled by David Boyd and Thomas Martin in the year 1818. After Arkansas became a territory in 1819 Daniel and Thomas Phillips constructed a lumber yard in the community to serve as a fuel depot for river traffic. In the year 1831 a post office was constructed for the community, at the time known as Phillips Landing. This post office was named after the newly appointed Secretary of State, Martin Van Buren. A lumber yard is a retail location for lumber and wood related products used in construction and/or home improvement projects. ... Small-town post office and town hall in Lockhart, Alabama A post office is a facility (in most countries, a government one) where the public can purchase postage stamps for mailing correspondence or merchandise, and also drop off or pick up packages or other special-delivery items. ... In several countries, Secretary of State is a senior government position. ... Martin Van Buren (December 5, 1782 – July 24, 1862), nicknamed Old Kinderhook, was the eighth President of the United States. ...


John Drennen along with his partner, David Thompson, purchased the area for US$11,000. They moved their business of supplying firewood for steamboats to this new location on higher ground. The courthouse was constructed on a lot of land donated by Drennen on the condition that Van Buren become the county seat. The Drennen Reserve is one of the town's existing historical sites from the 1830s. [2] The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ...

Incorporation

Van Buren was first incorporated December 24, 1842.


Battle of Van Buren, 1862

On December 7, 1862, Union and Confederate forces clashed along the Arkansas River in and around the town of Van Buren resulting in a defeat for the Confederate army driving them south across the river with minimal casualties, however the Union forces captured 100 prisoners, as stated in a battle report by Samuel R. Curtis, Major General of the Union forces. 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... In this map:  Union states prohibiting slavery  Union territories  Border states on the Union side which allowed slavery  Kansas, which entered and fought with the Union as a free state after the Bleeding Kansas crisis  The Confederacy  Confederate claimed and sometimes held territories During the American Civil War, the Union... For other meanings of confederate and confederacy, see confederacy (disambiguation) National Motto Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God our Vindicator) Official language English de facto nationwide Various European and Native American languages regionally Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9... The Arkansas River flows through Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. ... Some Confederate soldiers The Confederate States Army (CSA) was formed in February 1861 to defend the Confederate States of America, which had itself been formed that same year when seven Southern states seceded from the United States (four more states soon followed). ... Samuel R. Curtis (1805 - December 26, 1866) was an American military officer, most famous for his role in the American Civil War. ...


Geography

Physical geography

Van Buren is located at 35°26′40″N, 94°20′48″W (35.444339, -94.346737)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 41.1 km² (15.9 mi²). 39.0 km² (15.1 mi²) of it is land and 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²) of it (5.05%) 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. ...


Along the southern side, the Arkansas River separates Van Buren from Fort Smith of Sebastian County. Lee Creek runs along the western side of city where it eventually flows into the Arkansas River. The Arkansas River flows through Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. ... Sebastian County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Lee Creek is a small river in Arkansas which starts near West Fork in Washington County and flows south to the Arkansas River passing through Crawford County near the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line. ...


Climate

Van Buren lies within a humid subtropical climate area. The city also lies on the eastern edge of the region known as Tornado Alley. Average temperatures range from 36°F in January, to as high an average of 81°F in July. The average annual temperature is approximately 60°F. Average precipitation is about 41 total inches, with only six inches being snow. hiiiiiiiiiiii Tornado Activity in the United States Tornado Alley is a colloquial term most often used in reference to the area of the United States in which tornadoes are most frequent. ... Fahrenheit is a temperature scale named after the German physicist Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686–1736), who proposed it in 1724. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 18,986 people, 6,947 households, and 5,182 families residing in the city. The population density was 486.8/km² (1,260.7/mi²). There were 7,427 housing units at an average density of 190.4/km² (493.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 87.37% White, 1.64% Black or African American, 1.96% Native American, 2.82% Asian, 3.17% from other races, and 3.03% from two or more races. 6.04% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ...


There are 6,947 households, of which 40.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% are classified as non-families by the United States Census Bureau. Of 6,947 households, 362 are unmarried partner households: 304 heterosexual, 12 same-sex male, and 46 same-sex female households. (Note: Stigmatization of homosexuality may prevent same-sex couples from reporting themselves as such on the US Census, especially in more conservative areas.) 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.12. Matrimony redirects here. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Homosexuality refers to sexual and romantic attraction between two individuals of the same sex. ... Same-sex marriage (also called gay marriage, marriage equality, and often just marriage by its proponents, and—usually by its opponents—homosexual marriage) refers to a marriage between individuals of the same gender (for other forms of same-sex unions that are different from marriages, see the articles... Conservatism is a political philosophy that usually favors traditional values and strong foreign defense. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 29.6% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $33,608, and the median income for a family was US$37,198. Males had a median income of US$28,798 versus US$21,201 for females. The per capita income for the city was US$14,948. About 13.5% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.4% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over. The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... 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. ...


Culture

Arts and architecture

Van Buren is home of the King Opera House, a Victorian-style performance hall from the late 1800s, part of the old downtown historic area. At the south end of the historical downtown is the Crawford County courthouse, the oldest functioning courthouse west of the Mississippi River. To the north is the Old Frisco Station, pictured at the top of this page. The King Opera House is a performance hall and historic landmark located on Van Buren, Arkansas Main Street. ... 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. ... The Mississippi River, derived from the old Ojibwe word misi-ziibi meaning great river (gichi-ziibi big river at its headwaters), is the second-longest river in the United States; the longest is the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi. ...


Media

As part of the primary Fort Smith metropolitan area, many Fort Smith based television stations including KHBS and KFSM, whose radio mast is built in Van Buren, provide local news and weather. The city's major newspaper is the Van Buren Press Argus-Courier, however many people also take Fort Smith's Southwest Times Record. Fort Smith is a city situated at the junction of the Arkansas and Poteau rivers. ... KHBS is a television station in Fort Smith, Arkansas, broadcasting locally on channel 40 as an affiliate of ABC. Additionally, a satellite station, KHOG-TV in Fayetteville, Arkansas, rebroadcasts the stations signal on channel 29. ... KFSM-TV, Channel 5, is the CBS affiliate for the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas area. ...


Transportation

Van Buren's location at the junction of Interstate 40, Interstate 540 (Arkansas), and the Arkansas/Oklahoma border yields a surprisingly large tourism and hospitality industries. The city is also located at the junction of several state and U.S. highways including Arkansas Highway 59, US 64, and US 71. A private airport, 39AR, is operated to the southeast of the city. Modern railroads in the city include the Arkansas and Missouri Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad. Interstate 40 (abbreviated I-40) is a major west-east interstate highway in the United States. ... Interstate 540 (abbreviated I-540) in Arkansas is a spur to Fort Smith, Arkansas and Bentonville, Arkansas of Interstate 40; the Bentonville spur is proposed to become part of an expanded Interstate 49. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,732 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ... Official language(s) None Capital Oklahoma City Largest city Oklahoma City Area  Ranked 20th  - Total 69,960 sq mi (181,196 km²)  - Width 230 miles (370 km)  - Length 298 miles (480 km)  - % water 1. ... Current U.S. Route shield Current U.S. Route shield in California The system of United States Numbered Highways (often called U.S. Routes or U.S. Highways) is an integrated system of roads and highways in the United States numbered within a nationwide grid. ... Highway 59 is a north-south highway running from the Arkansas-Missouri State Line south to Highway 22 at Barling. ... United States Highway 64 is an east-west United States highway that runs for 2,326 miles (3,743 km) from eastern North Carolina to just southwest of the Four Corners in northeast Arizona. ... United States Highway 71 is a north-south United States highway. ... Arkansas and Missouri Railroad (AAR reporting mark AM) is a short-line railroad headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas. ... The Union Pacific Railroad (AAR reporting marks UP) (NYSE: UNP) is the largest railroad network in the United States. ...


Education

The Van Buren School District is the largest school district in Crawford County, consisting of six elementary schools (grades K-4), two middle schools (grades 5-6), two junior highs (grades 7-9) and one high school (grades 10-12). The Van Buren High School is in the 7A-West Division of Arkansas high school sports. Van Buren School District (VBSD) is located in Van Buren, Arkansas. ... A large elementary school in Magome, Japan. ... Middle school (also known as intermediate school or junior high school) covers a period of education that straddles primary education and secondary education, serving as a bridge between the two. ... Martin Van Buren High School is a public high school in Queens Village, New York City. ...


Sites of interest

  • King Opera House-Performance hall and historic landmark.
  • The Old Frisco Station-Victorian style railroad station; used for a scene in the film Biloxi Blues. It was part of the now defunct St. Louis-San Francisco Railway also known as the Frisco.

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Notable natives

Hollie Hot Stuff Dunaway from Van Buren, Arkansas was born on October 18, 1984. ... Bob Burns - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Matt Jones. ... The 2005 NFL Draft, in which National Football League (NFL) teams take turns selecting amateur college American football players and other first-time eligible players, took place on April 23 and April 24, 2005[1] at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, New York. ...

Notes and 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.
  2. ^ History at Van-Buren.com

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External links

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Regions

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Metros

Little Rock | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | Fort Smith | Texarkana | Jonesboro | Pine Bluff | Hot Springs | Memphis, Tenn. Arkansas has significant populations in seven metropolitan areas (MSAs) defined by the United States Census Bureau, some shared with a neighboring state. ... The Little Rock Metropolitan Area consists of six counties expanded from four in 2002. ... The Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is a four-county area including three Arkansas counties and one Missouri county, and anchored by the Arkansas cities of Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers. ... The Fort Smith Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is a five-county area including three Arkansas counties and two Oklahoma counties, and anchored by the city of Fort Smith, Arkansas. ... Texarkana is a US city located on the border of Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. ... Craighead County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... 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. ... Garland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... City nickname: The River City or The Bluff City Location in the state of Tennessee County Shelby County, Tennessee Area  - Total  - Water 763. ... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Largest metro area Nashville Area  Ranked 36th  - Total 42,169 sq mi (109,247 km²)  - Width 120 miles (195 km)  - Length 440 miles (710 km)  - % water 2. ...

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Counties

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Martin Van Buren Biography Arkansas Encyclopedia of Arkansas Arkansas History State of Arkansas (2021 words)
Van Buren, who early allied himself with the Clintonians, was surrogate of Columbia County from 1808 until 1813, when he was removed.
Van Buren was not an orator, but his more important speeches show careful preparation and his opinions carried weight; and the oft-repeated charge that he refrained from declaring himself on crucial questions is hardly borne out by an examination of his senatorial career.
In 1828 Van Buren was elected governor of New York for the term beginning on the 1st of January 1829, and resigned his seat in the Senate.
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The Van Buren County Courthouse in Clinton is a Rustic-style structure with Art Deco influences built in 1934 by the Works Progress Administration.
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