Cedarville, Arkansas facts for kids
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Cedarville, Arkansas
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Location of Cedarville in Crawford County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Crawford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.89 sq mi (23.01 km2) |
| • Land | 8.89 sq mi (23.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,424 |
| • Density | 160.25/sq mi (61.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72932
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-12520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404016 |
Cedarville is a small city located in Crawford County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is part of the larger Fort Smith area, which includes parts of both Arkansas and Oklahoma. In 2020, about 1,424 people lived in Cedarville.
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A Look Back: Cedarville's History
Cedarville was officially planned and laid out as a town in 1879. Before that, a post office had already been serving the community since 1872. This means people were living and sending mail there even before the town was formally established.
Where is Cedarville?
Cedarville is in the western part of Crawford County. It sits right on the southern edge of the beautiful Ozark National Forest. This forest is known for its stunning natural beauty.
A main road, Arkansas Highway 59, goes right through the city. If you travel north on this highway, you can reach Lincoln, which is about 36 miles away. If you go south, you'll get to Van Buren, the main city of Crawford County, about 10 miles away.
The city covers a total area of about 23.3 square kilometers (which is about 8.89 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Cedarville?
The number of people living in Cedarville has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| 1930 | 58 | — | |
| 1940 | 111 | 91.4% | |
| 1950 | 43 | −61.3% | |
| 1960 | 52 | 20.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,133 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,394 | 23.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,424 | 2.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,133 people living in Cedarville. The city had 406 households and 328 families. Most people living there were White (about 94.5%). There were also Native American, Asian, Black, and people of two or more races. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Cedarville in 2000 was 33 years old. About 29% of the population was under 18. About 8% were 65 years or older.
Learning in Cedarville
Students in Cedarville attend public schools run by the Cedarville School District. This district provides education from early childhood all the way through high school. Students graduate from Cedarville High School. The school's sports teams are called the Pirates, and their colors are royal blue and gold.
Famous Faces from Cedarville
- Ruth Whitaker, who served as an Arkansas State Senator, once lived in Cedarville.
