Bee Branch, Arkansas facts for kids
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Bee Branch, Arkansas
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Picture of Bee Branch taken in 1912.
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 Bee Branch, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Bee Branch, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Van Buren County |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 293 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72013
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| GNIS feature ID | 2805621 |
Bee Branch is a small community in Van Buren County, Arkansas, USA. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it does not have its own city government. In 2020, about 293 people lived there.
Many families live in Bee Branch, with over 70% being married couples. Most residents moved there from other states. Everyone in Bee Branch speaks English. The closest towns are Clinton and Fairfield Bay.
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What is the History of Bee Branch?
The community of Bee Branch has had a post office since 1860. Willie D. Neal was the first postmaster. In 1879, the post office moved to a new spot. This was near where U.S. 65 and Highway 92 are today.
The people wanted to name the area "Crossroads." But this name was already used in other parts of Arkansas. So, they chose "Bee Branch" instead. This name came from a large beehive found in a tree near the post office.
In November 2005, Bee Branch was affected by a series of tornadoes.
What is the Weather Like in Bee Branch?
Bee Branch has experienced some very warm summers. The warmest summers on record happened in 1998, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.
What Schools are in Bee Branch?
Students in Bee Branch attend public schools run by the South Side School District. The district operates South Side High School in the area.
How Do People Get Around Bee Branch?
Bee Branch is located near smaller roads. There are no major Interstate highways right next to the community. U.S. Route 65 is the main highway that goes through Bee Branch.
Who Lives in Bee Branch?
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| 2020 | 293 | — | |
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Population Details from 2020
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Bee Branch in 2020.
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 251 | 85.67% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 2 | 0.68% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 3 | 1.02% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 1 | 0.34% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 19 | 6.48% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17 | 5.80% |
| Total | 293 | 100.00% |
Who are Some Famous People from Bee Branch?
Several notable people have connections to Bee Branch:
- Larry Nixon is a famous fisherman. He calls Bee Branch his hometown.
- Kim Hammer was raised in Bee Branch. He became an Arkansas State Representative. He also graduated from South Side High School.
- Jim McKnight was born in Bee Branch. He was a professional baseball player. His son also played in the Major Leagues.
- Amber Straughn grew up in Bee Branch. She is a NASA astronomer. She is also the Deputy Project Scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope. She graduated from South Side High School in 1998.
