Biggers, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Biggers, Arkansas
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Location of Biggers in Randolph County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Randolph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 305 |
| • Density | 304.39/sq mi (117.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72413
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-06040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405264 |
Biggers is a small town located in Randolph County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 305 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a bit of history.
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History
Early Days
For a long time in the early 1800s, the land where Biggers is now was part of a big farm owned by Arkansas governor Thomas Stevenson Drew.
How Biggers Got Its Name
Later, in 1889, a smart businessman named Benjamin Franklin Bigger bought the land. He started a ferry service to help people cross the river and also built a distillery. The town was named after him!
The Railroad Arrives
In 1901, something important happened: a train station, called a depot, was built. This was because the Southern Missouri and Arkansas Railroad (which later became part of the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway) was completed. The railroad helped the town grow.
Geography
Where is Biggers Located?
Biggers is in Randolph County, Arkansas. The Current River flows through the northern part of the town.
Size of the Town
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part (about 0.04 square miles or 0.1 square kilometers) being water.
Highways Nearby
The main highways, US 62 and US 67, run together just southeast of Biggers. The original US Highway 67 used to go right through the town. This old road is now called "Biggers-Reyno Road."
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 435 | — | |
| 1920 | 447 | 2.8% | |
| 1930 | 466 | 4.3% | |
| 1940 | 456 | −2.1% | |
| 1950 | 333 | −27.0% | |
| 1960 | 274 | −17.7% | |
| 1970 | 372 | 35.8% | |
| 1980 | 363 | −2.4% | |
| 1990 | 337 | −7.2% | |
| 2000 | 355 | 5.3% | |
| 2010 | 347 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 305 | −12.1% | |
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The population of Biggers has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 355 people living in the town. By 2020, the population was 305.
Households in Biggers
In 2000, there were 139 households in Biggers. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many households were married couples living together. Some households had children under 18.
Age Groups
The people in Biggers come from all age groups. In 2000, about a quarter of the population was under 18 years old. Many people were also 65 years old or older. The average age in town was 37 years.
Education
School Districts
Most students in Biggers attend schools in the Corning School District. This district took over from the Biggers-Reyno School District in 2004. Before that, Biggers had its own high school, Biggers-Reyno High School. There was also an elementary school in Reyno.
A small part of the town, north of the Current River, is served by the Maynard School District.
See also
In Spanish: Biggers (Arkansas) para niños
