Emmet, Arkansas facts for kids
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Emmet, Arkansas
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Location of Emmet in Hempstead County and Nevada County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| Counties | Nevada, Hempstead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.46 sq mi (3.79 km2) |
| • Land | 1.44 sq mi (3.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 415 |
| • Density | 287.79/sq mi (111.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71835
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-21610 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403565 |
Emmet is a small city located in the state of Arkansas, spread across parts of Nevada and Hempstead counties. You can find Emmet where U.S. Highway 67 and Arkansas Highway 299 meet, in the beautiful Arkansas Timberlands area of southwest Arkansas. It's also part of the bigger Ark-La-Tex region, which includes parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. In 2010, about 518 people lived in Emmet. By 2020, the population was 415.
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Emmet's Past: A Look at Its History
The land around Emmet was once home to the Caddo people for a very long time. This area had gentle hills and open fields, mixed with thick forests and rich, fertile lowlands.
When the Louisiana Purchase happened, people started changing the natural landscape. They began removing wildlife and planting crops that would make more money. Over time, the Caddo population became much smaller.
After Arkansas became a state, more and more settlers moved into the area. Some were traveling along the Southwest Trail to Fulton on the Red River. Others saw good opportunities in the area where Emmet would later be built.
In 1837, a man named Martin Edwards got one of the first land patents in Arkansas. His property covered the area that would become the community of Burkville, which was the town before Emmet.
Exploring Emmet: Geography and Location
Emmet is mostly located in the western part of Nevada County. A small section of the city also reaches west into Hempstead County.
The city is close to where the Terre Rouge Creek begins. This creek flows northeast for about 17 miles (27 km) before joining the Little Missouri River. This meeting point is about 11 miles (18 km) east of Prescott.
The Prairie d'Ane Battlefield is about 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Emmet. The Prairie de Roan is also about 8 miles (13 km) to the southwest. These prairies were noted by Robert T. Hill during the Arkansas Geological Survey in 1888.
U.S. Highway 67 runs through the northwest side of Emmet. It goes northeast for about 8 miles (13 km) to Prescott and southwest the same distance to Hope. Arkansas Highway 299 goes through the center of Emmet. It leads east for about 24 miles (39 km) to Bluff City and west for about 3 miles (4.8 km) to Interstate 30. Interstate 30 is the closest major highway to Emmet.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Emmet covers a total area of about 1.46 square miles (3.79 km²). Only a small part of this, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 km²), is water.
Emmet's People: Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 277 | — | |
| 1910 | 270 | −2.5% | |
| 1920 | 420 | 55.6% | |
| 1930 | 387 | −7.9% | |
| 1940 | 465 | 20.2% | |
| 1950 | 482 | 3.7% | |
| 1960 | 474 | −1.7% | |
| 1970 | 433 | −8.6% | |
| 1980 | 475 | 9.7% | |
| 1990 | 446 | −6.1% | |
| 2000 | 506 | 13.5% | |
| 2010 | 518 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 415 | −19.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2018 Estimate |
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In 2000, there were 506 people living in Emmet. These people lived in 186 households, and 129 of these were families. The city had about 333 people per square mile (129 people per km²).
About 39.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 46.8% were married couples living together. Around 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
The population was spread out by age. About 32.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 32 years.
Learning in Emmet: Education
Students in Emmet can attend public schools provided by the Blevins School District. This district helps students from elementary school all the way through high school, leading to graduation from Blevins High School.
Before 2004, Emmet had its own school district called the Emmet School District. It included Emmet Elementary School and Emmet High School. However, on July 1, 2004, the Emmet School District joined with the Blevins School District.
Places to See in Emmet
Important Historical Sites
- Emmet Methodist Church: This is one of the few church buildings in Arkansas built in the special Akron Plan style.
- Ephesus Cemetery: This cemetery is the burial place for many of Emmet's first settlers.
Local Businesses and Services
- B & P Pattern Lumber Sales: This company provides custom materials.
- CenterPoint Energy (Ark-La Gas Company): This company has regional offices here.
- Flaherty's Fish Farm: This is a place where fish are raised.
Ark-La Village: A Blast from the Past
In 1959, the Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company opened a fun, western-themed tourist attraction called Ark-La Village. It was created by Wilton R. Stephens, who founded Stephens Inc.. Ark-La Village was like stepping back in time to an 1880s western town. Visitors could experience what daily life was like for early pioneers. It was located on the company's land inside Emmet's northern city limits.
When it first opened, the "village" had a saloon, a general store, a stable for horses, and a museum. Other cool things to do included a miniature train ride, a paddlewheel boat ride, a bowling alley, and a restaurant. There was even a "jail" where you could take funny photos behind bars! A factory connected to the village built horse-drawn carriages and horse saddles.
Ark-La Village was very popular with tourists and local people. Most of its visitors came from U.S. Highway 67, which connected Little Rock and Dallas. However, when the last part of Interstate 30 was finished in 1972, many fewer cars used Highway 67. Because of this, Ark-La Village closed in the early 1970s. The restaurant and bowling alley closed a few years later.
Over the years, some parts of the property have been given to the city of Emmet. This land has been redeveloped to include a new city park and a building for public meetings.
Emmet's Media and News
Emmet gets its local news from the Hope Prescott News, a newspaper owned by Mark Keith and Wendell Hoover. Other larger newspapers that serve the area include the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, the Texarkana Gazette, and the Shreveport Times.
You can listen to local radio stations like KHPA (104.9 MHz FM) and KTPA (1370 kHz AM). Emmet also receives radio and television signals from Little Rock and Shreveport.
Many companies offer telephone, cable TV, and internet services in Emmet. These include SWARK.Today (Southwest Arkansas) and Hope-Prescott.com, which are local internet news websites.
Emmet's Roads and Highways
Interstate 30
U.S. Highway 67
Arkansas Highway 299
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Famous People from Emmet
- Tom Hughes (1907 - 1989): He was a MLB outfielder who played for the Detroit Tigers in 1930.
See also
In Spanish: Emmet (Arkansas) para niños
