Cleveland, Arkansas facts for kids
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Cleveland, Arkansas
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 Cleveland, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Cleveland, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Conway |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 76 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72030
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| GNIS feature ID | 76637 |
Cleveland is a small, unincorporated community in Conway County, Arkansas, United States. It is located about 19 miles (30 km) north of Morrilton. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Cleveland has its own post office with ZIP code 72030.
About Cleveland
Cleveland was started in 1890. It was named after Grover Cleveland, who was the President of the United States at that time.
The main part of Cleveland has a few important buildings. These include the Cleveland Post Office and the Cleveland Corner Store. There is also the Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department. The Cleveland Community Center is a place for local events. The Cleveland Cemetery is where many people are buried, including veterans from different wars. These wars include the American Civil War, World War I, and World War II.
Arkansas Highway 95 runs right through Cleveland. This highway connects the cities of Morrilton in Conway County and Clinton in Van Buren County. The beautiful Ozark National Forest is also very close to Cleveland.
What People Do in Cleveland
The main jobs and activities in Cleveland are related to farming and natural resources. Many people work as commercial broiler chicken growers for Tyson Foods. This means they raise chickens that are sold for food. Raising cattle is another important activity in the area.
Cleveland is also known for natural gas extraction. This means they get natural gas from the ground. Most of this work is done by a company called Southwestern Energy. They get the gas from a large natural gas deposit called the Fayetteville Shale.
In September 2023, a new town park was created in Cleveland. It is located at the corner of Highway 95 and Lentz Road. The first "Cleveland Days Festival" was held there on September 15 and 16. This festival was a fundraiser to help support the new park.
Education in Cleveland
Students in Cleveland attend public schools provided by the Wonderview School District. This district serves students in northern Conway County. Students go to elementary and secondary schools within this district. They graduate from Wonderview High School. This high school has a Hattieville postal address. It is located about 7 miles (11 km) south of Cleveland on Highway 95.
