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Cammack Village, Arkansas
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Location of Cammack Village in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
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 Cammack Village, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Pulaski |
| Incorporated | 1943 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 778 |
| • Density | 2,749.12/sq mi (1,061.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72207
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-10780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403980 |
| Website | http://cammackvillage.org |
Cammack Village is a small city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. In 2020, about 778 people lived there. It is part of the larger Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway metropolitan area.
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History of Cammack Village
Cammack Village is built on land that once belonged to Wiley Dan Cammack. In the 1930s, he let the land be used for a road-building project. This project was part of the Works Progress Administration, a program that created jobs during the Great Depression.
Before 1943, Mr. Cammack tried to make his land part of the city of Little Rock. Little Rock is located to the east. However, the city said his land was "too far west" to join.
How Cammack Village Became a City
During World War II, there was a big need for housing for military families. Mr. Cammack gave his land to the United States Government. This helped house soldiers and their families from Camp Joseph T. Robinson. The houses were built in rows, each about 870 square feet.
To make sure the new neighborhood had police and fire protection, Mr. Cammack worked to make it an official city. This happened on April 5, 1943.
Attempts to Join Little Rock
After Cammack Village became its own city, some people still wanted it to join Little Rock. In 1946, people from both cities signed a petition to make Cammack Village part of Little Rock. The Little Rock City Council approved this idea. Then, an election was held for voters in both cities to decide.
The election took place on November 19, 1946. Most voters in both Little Rock and Cammack Village voted to join. Because of this, a judge ordered Cammack Village to become part of Little Rock on November 26, 1946.
However, not everyone agreed with this decision. A man named John Coryn, who was against the annexation, went to court. He said there were problems with the petition and the election. He also claimed some voters were not qualified. In the end, Mr. Coryn and others who opposed the annexation won. Cammack Village remained its own independent city.
Life in Cammack Village Today
Cammack Village is completely surrounded by the city of Little Rock. This means it is an enclave. It gets its water, sewer, and power services from Little Rock. Little Rock also provides fire protection. The city has its own small police force.
The city government includes an elected mayor and aldermen. There are also a city attorney, a recorder, and a treasurer. Cammack Village has two parks. Jefferson Elementary School is also located within the city.
Tornadoes in Cammack Village
Cammack Village has been affected by strong storms.
- On April 3, 2008, an EF1 tornado caused damage in the area.
- On March 31, 2023, a large part of Cammack Village was severely damaged by an EF3 tornado.
Economy of Cammack Village
Cammack Village does not have its own local sales tax. However, people still pay a state sales tax (6%) and a county sales tax (1%) on things they buy there. The city's money for running things comes from its share of the county sales tax.
The speed limit in Cammack Village is 25 miles per hour. There are no businesses operating within the city limits.
Geography of Cammack Village
Cammack Village is a very small city. It covers about 0.3 square miles (0.73 square kilometers) of land.
Population of Cammack Village
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 987 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,355 | 37.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,165 | −14.0% | |
| 1980 | 920 | −21.0% | |
| 1990 | 828 | −10.0% | |
| 2000 | 831 | 0.4% | |
| 2010 | 768 | −7.6% | |
| 2020 | 778 | 1.3% | |
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Population in 2020
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 694 | 89.2% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 9 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 35 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 4.11% |
In 2020, there were 778 people living in Cammack Village. There were 362 households and 199 families.
Neighborhoods in Cammack Village
Cammack Village is divided into four main areas:
- Cammack Woods
- Jefferson Heights
- Palisades Estates
- Pinnacle Point
The Cammack Woods area still has many of the original military houses. Many of these homes have been made larger over time. Some bigger houses, called mansions, were built on the north side of the city. These are in the Palisades Estates and Pinnacle Point areas and overlook the Arkansas River.
Education in Cammack Village
Students in Cammack Village attend schools in the Little Rock School District (LRSD).
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is located within Cammack Village. All students in the village go to this school. The Cammack family gave the land for the school, which opened in 1950. The school has been expanded and renovated several times over the years.
For middle school, students go to Pulaski Heights Middle School. For high school, they attend Little Rock Central High School.
See also
In Spanish: Cammack Village para niños
