Ashdown, Arkansas
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Ashdown (formerly Turkey Flats and Keller) is a city in Little River County, Arkansas, United States. The community was incorporated in 1892 and has been the county seat since 1906.[3] Located within the Arkansas Timberlands between the Little River and the Red River, Ashdown's economy and development have historically been tied to the timber industry. Timber is still a major industry here.
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Ashdown, Arkansas | |
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Coordinates: 33°40′26″N 94°07′18″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Arkansas |
County | Little River |
Incorporated | June 11, 1892 |
Area | |
• Total | 7.17 sq mi (18.56 km2) |
• Land | 7.14 sq mi (18.49 km2) |
• Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 4,261 |
• Density | 597.03/sq mi (230.51/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−06:00 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−05:00 (CDT) |
ZIP Code | 71822 |
Area code | 870 |
FIPS code | 05-02380 |
GNIS feature ID | 2403118[2] |
Website | ashdownarkansas |
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Ashdown's population at the 2010 census was 4,723, a slight decrease from the 2000 census. The city's well-preserved history and proximity to outdoor recreation, such as Millwood State Park, draws tourists.[4]