Caddo Gap, Arkansas facts for kids
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Caddo Gap, Arkansas
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 Caddo Gap, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Caddo Gap, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 39 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71935
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| GNIS feature ID | 2805629 |
| FIPS Code | 05-10330 |
Caddo Gap is a small community in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States. It's located right on the Caddo River, between the towns of Glenwood and Norman. In 2020, about 39 people lived here. It's known as a "census-designated place," which means it's a special area the government counts for population.
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Caddo Gap's History
Caddo Gap is famous for an important event in history. In 1541, a Spanish explorer named Hernando de Soto traveled through this area. His group met the Tula tribe, a Native American group connected to the Caddo Confederacy. The Tula people were known for being very strong.
After this meeting, de Soto's journey turned back east. He reached the Mississippi River, where he later passed away. A monument in Caddo Gap remembers this historical meeting.
The 2010 Flash Flood
In June 2010, a very serious flash flood happened near Caddo Gap. During the night of June 10–11, the Little Missouri River quickly rose. This flood affected the campgrounds of the Albert Pike Recreation Area. The water rose from about 3 feet to over 23 feet in less than four hours. Sadly, at least 20 people lost their lives in this sudden flood.
Education in Caddo Gap
Students living in Caddo Gap attend schools in the Caddo Hills School District. This district provides education for children in the area.
Population Facts
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| 2020 | 39 | — | |
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The United States Census Bureau collects information about where people live. In 2020, the population of Caddo Gap was 39 people. This was the first time Caddo Gap was listed as a "census-designated place."
Who Lives in Caddo Gap?
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 34 | 87.18% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 1 | 2.56% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 2.56% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 2 | 5.13% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1 | 2.56% |
| Total | 39 | 100.00% |
This table shows the different groups of people living in Caddo Gap in 2020. Most residents were White. There were also people who identified as Native American, Pacific Islander, or of mixed race. A small number of residents were Hispanic or Latino.
Famous People from Caddo Gap
- Osro Cobb, a well-known lawyer and politician, was from this area.
