Blewford, Arkansas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Blewford, Arkansas
Ghost Town
Blewford, Arkansas Location in Arkansas
Country	United States
State	Arkansas
County	Washington
Township	Harmon
Elevation	365 m (1,198 ft)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	72704
Area code(s)	479
GNIS feature ID	65290

Blewford was once a small community in Harmon Township, Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It was an unincorporated area, meaning it didn't have its own local government like a town or city. Today, Blewford is considered a ghost town, a place where people no longer live.

What Was Blewford?

Blewford was a small settlement that appeared on maps for a short time. It was never a large town or city. Instead, it was a collection of homes and perhaps a few businesses. Places like Blewford were common in the past. They often grew up around a specific resource or industry. When that resource ran out, or the industry changed, people would move away.

Where Was Blewford Located?

Blewford was situated in the beautiful Ozark National Forest. This forest is known for its mountains and trees. The community was about a quarter-mile east of Litteral Road. It was also very close to the line of Benton County. A major road, US Route 412, was about one mile to the north. This road helps people travel across the region. The area around Blewford is mostly rural and natural.

A Brief History

Blewford was a very short-lived community. The main historical record we have is about its post office. A post office was open in Blewford for only a few years. It operated from around 1899 to 1902. The opening and closing of a post office often shows when a community was active. After 1902, it seems that Blewford slowly faded away. People likely moved to other places for work or better opportunities. This is a common story for many ghost towns in the United States.