Arkansas Highway 180 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard | ||||
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AR 180 highlighted in red; former AR 180 in gray
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| Route information | ||||
| Maintained by AHTD | ||||
| Length | 1.723 mi (2.773 km) | |||
| Existed | 2008–present | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| West end |     I-49 / US 62 / US 71 / AR 16 in Fayetteville |
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| East end | School Avenue in Fayetteville | |||
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| Counties: | Washington | |||
| Highway system | ||||
| Arkansas Highway System Interstates • US • State Business • Spurs • Scenic
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Highway 180 (also known as AR 180 or Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) is a state highway in Fayetteville. It is about 1.7 miles (2.8 kilometers) long. This road starts near Interstate 49 and goes east through Fayetteville. It ends at School Avenue.
Highway 180 is special because it's part of several important historical paths. It's part of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. It also follows parts of the Arkansas Heritage Trails System, including the Butterfield Trail and Civil War Trails.
Exploring the Route
Highway 180 begins in western Fayetteville. It starts just under the big overpass where several major roads meet. These roads include Interstate 49, US 62, US 71, and Highway 16.
As you travel east, Highway 180 meets Razorback Road. This road is near the Campus of the University of Arkansas. The highway then continues past the University of Arkansas itself. You will also see Fayetteville High School and the Fayetteville National Cemetery.
The highway ends at School Avenue. After this point, the road continues as a city street. It is still called Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The entire highway has four lanes, making it easy to drive on. It also has a special center lane for making left turns.
A Road with a Past
This road has had many names over the years. As far back as 1930, people in Fayetteville called it Wall Street. Later, it became known as 6th Street. For many years, between 1971 and 1989, it was even called US 62 Business.
A big change happened on January 15, 2009. On this day, Fayetteville officially renamed Sixth Street. Its new name became Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. A special ceremony took place at the Razorback Road intersection. This spot is right at the entrance to the University of Arkansas.
Even though the name changed, many people still call it 6th Street. Businesses and residents often use the old name. This shows how much history this important road has.
