Arkana, Baxter County, Arkansas
Unincorporated community in Arkansas, United States
36°14′18″N 92°19′00″W / 36.23833°N 92.31667°W / 36.23833; -92.31667Arkana is an unincorporated community in Baxter County, Arkansas, United States.[1] The community is located along Arkansas Highway 201.[2]
The rural crossroads was initially known as Gobbler's Flat from an abundance of wild turkey. It was home to a large general store and post office that served the local population. The Arkana school once had the largest enrollment in Baxter County.[3]
References
- ^ "Feature Detail Report for: Arkana, Arkansas." USGS. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arkana, Baxter County, Arkansas Retrieved March 14, 2011.
- ^ Arkansas Atlas and Gazetteer (Map) (Second ed.). DeLorme. § 25.
- ^ Messick, Mary Ann (1973). History of Baxter County (Centennial ed.). Mountain Home, Arkansas: Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce. pp. 80–82. LCCN 73-82235. OCLC 724611.
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Municipalities and communities of Baxter County, Arkansas, United States
County seat: Mountain Home
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