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El Paso, Arkansas
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 El Paso, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
El Paso, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | White |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 267 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805640 |
El Paso is a small community in White County, Arkansas, USA. It's not a city, but a 'census-designated place' (CDP). This means it's a special area the government tracks for population. In 2020, about 267 people lived there. Its name, 'El Paso,' comes from Spanish. It means 'the pass.' This name refers to a small gap in the hills nearby. Long ago, it was called Peach Orchard Gap. No one knows for sure why its name changed to Spanish.
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History of El Paso
The Southwest Trail
In the early 1800s, many travelers came to Arkansas. Most of them used a path called the Southwest Trail. This important trail passed right through El Paso. Today, parts of it follow Arkansas Highway 5.
The trail continued towards Gibson. It used roads like Arkansas Highway 89. By the 1830s, over 80% of the people in Arkansas had arrived using this trail. It was also known as the Old Military Road.
Where is El Paso?
Geography and Location
El Paso is located in southwestern White County. Much of the community is near Bull Creek. It's also found along Arkansas State Highway 5 and U.S. Highway 64. El Paso doesn't have exact city limits. Instead, it's within the area known as El Paso Township.
Nearby Towns and Cities
The closest city to El Paso is Vilonia. It's about seven miles west on U.S. 64. Beebe is about 13 miles east on the same highway. Children from El Paso go to public schools in Beebe.
If you travel south on Arkansas 5, you'll reach Cabot. It's about 15 miles away. To the north on Arkansas 5, you'll find the community of Romance, which is about eight miles away.
People of El Paso
Population Facts
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According to the 2020 census, El Paso had a population of 267 people. Most residents are White. There are also smaller numbers of Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and multiracial people. About 4.5% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Education in El Paso
Children living in El Paso attend schools in the Beebe School District.
