kids encyclopedia robot

Arkana, Baxter County, Arkansas facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Arkana, Arkansas
Arkana, Baxter County, Arkansas is located in Arkansas
Arkana, Baxter County, Arkansas
Arkana, Baxter County, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Arkana, Baxter County, Arkansas is located in the United States
Arkana, Baxter County, Arkansas
Arkana, Baxter County, Arkansas
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Arkansas
County Baxter
Township Buckhorn
Elevation
226 m (741 ft)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID 70461

Arkana is a small place in Baxter County, Arkansas, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official town or city with its own local government, but people live there. You can find Arkana along Arkansas Highway 201.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own city government. Instead, it's usually part of a larger county. Residents get services like police and fire protection from the county. It's different from a city, which has its own mayor and city council.

A Look Back at Arkana's Past

Arkana has an interesting history. Long ago, this area was a busy spot where country roads met. It was a central place for people living nearby.

How Arkana Got Its Name

Before it was called Arkana, this community had a different name: Gobbler's Flat. This name came from the many wild turkeys that lived in the area. Imagine seeing lots of turkeys roaming around!

Important Places in Old Arkana

In the past, Arkana was home to a large general store. This store was very important for the people living there. It was a place where they could buy many different things they needed. There was also a post office, which helped people send and receive mail.

The school in Arkana was also very special. At one point, it had the most students of any school in all of Baxter County. This shows how many families lived in and around Arkana back then.

kids search engine
Arkana, Baxter County, Arkansas Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.