Center Point, Howard County, Arkansas facts for kids
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Center Point, Howard County,
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 Center Point, Howard County, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Center Point, Howard County, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Howard |
| Elevation | 637 ft (194 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 179 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805631 |
Center Point is a small community located in Howard County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population separately. In 2020, about 179 people lived there.
A Look Back in Time: Center Point's History
When Howard County was first created in 1873, Center Point was chosen as its main town. This meant it was the "county seat," serving as the center for government and important activities.
However, things changed when the first railroad in the county was built. The railroad went through Nashville, a different town, and bypassed Center Point. Because railroads were very important for travel and trade back then, the county seat was moved to Nashville in 1884.
Famous People from Center Point
Center Point has been the birthplace of several interesting people who went on to do great things.
- Carl Boles was born in Center Point. He became a professional baseball player, playing as an outfielder for the San Francisco Giants.
- Eurith D. Rivers was also born in Center Point. He later became the 68th Governor of Georgia, a leader of the state government.
- Dorothy Shaver was born in Center Point in 1893. She made history by becoming the first woman in the United States to lead a company worth millions of dollars. She was the head of Lord & Taylor, a famous department store.
