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Bauxite Junction is a small place in Saline County, Arkansas, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's an "unincorporated area." This means it's a community that is part of a larger county, but it doesn't have its own mayor or city council.

It is located very close to the town of Bauxite, Arkansas. The name "Bauxite" comes from a type of rock called bauxite, which is used to make aluminum. This area was once important for mining bauxite.

The children living in Bauxite Junction go to schools in the Bauxite Public School District. This school district serves students from kindergarten all the way through high school.


What is Bauxite Junction?

Bauxite Junction is a community where people live, but it doesn't have its own official city government. Think of it like a neighborhood that's part of a bigger county. It's not a separate town or city. People who live here get their services, like police and fire protection, from Saline County, Arkansas.

Where is Bauxite Junction Located?

Bauxite Junction is found in the central part of Arkansas, a state in the southern United States. It's specifically located within Saline County, Arkansas. This county is known for its natural beauty and history. The community is very near the town of Bauxite, Arkansas, which is famous for its past mining activities.

What is an Unincorporated Area?

An unincorporated area is a place where people live that is not part of an official city or town. It doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it is governed directly by the county it's in. For Bauxite Junction, this means Saline County, Arkansas handles things like roads, public safety, and other services for the community. Many small communities across the United States are unincorporated.

Schools in Bauxite Junction

Students who live in Bauxite Junction attend schools that are part of the Bauxite Public School District. This district provides education for all ages, from young children starting school to teenagers getting ready for college or careers. The Bauxite Public School District is known for serving the communities in and around Bauxite, Arkansas, including Bauxite Junction.

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