Faulkner County, Arkansas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Faulkner County
U.S. county
Faulkner County Courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
Arkansas's location within the U.S.
Country	United States
State	Arkansas
Founded	April 12, 1873
Named for	Sandford C. Faulkner
Seat	Conway
Largest city	Conway
Area
• Total	664 sq mi (1,720 km2)
• Land	648 sq mi (1,680 km2)
• Water	16 sq mi (40 km2)  2.4%%
Population  (2020)
• Total	123,498
• Density	185.99/sq mi (71.81/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district	2nd

Faulkner County is a county located in the central part of Arkansas, a state in the United States. In 2020, about 123,498 people lived here. This makes it the fifth most populated county out of Arkansas's 75 counties.

The main city and county seat is Conway. Faulkner County was created on April 12, 1873. It was one of nine counties formed during the Reconstruction Era, a time after the American Civil War. The county is named after Sandford C. Faulkner, a well-known person in Arkansas at that time.

Faulkner County is located where the Ozarks mountains meet the Arkansas River Valley. For many years, not many people lived here. After the Civil War, the county grew slowly. The University of Central Arkansas was started in 1907.

Today, Faulkner County is part of the larger Central Arkansas metro area. Many people who live in Conway and other parts of the county travel to work in Little Rock. This is because of major roads like Interstate 40.

History of Faulkner County

How Faulkner County Got Its Name

Faulkner County was created on April 12, 1873. It was formed from parts of Conway and Pulaski counties. The county is named after Sandford C. Faulkner. He was a farmer, storyteller, and fiddle player.

Sandford C. Faulkner was famous for his folk tale called Arkansas Traveler (folklore). This story later became a popular folk song. The song, "Arkansas Traveler", has been the official historic song of Arkansas since 1987.

Geography and Nature

Lake Conway in Faulkner County

Faulkner County covers a total area of about 664 square miles (1,720 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 648 square miles (1,678 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 16 square miles (41 square kilometers) is water, like lakes and rivers.

Main Roads and Highways

Several important roads pass through Faulkner County. These highways help people travel and connect different communities.

• Interstate 40
• U.S. Highway 64
• U.S. Highway 65
• Highway 25
• Highway 60
• Highway 89
• Highway 107

Public Transportation Options

For those who need to travel longer distances, Jefferson Lines offers bus services.

Neighboring Counties

Faulkner County shares borders with several other counties in Arkansas:

• Cleburne County (to the northeast)
• White County (to the east)
• Lonoke County (to the southeast)
• Pulaski County (to the south)
• Perry County (to the southwest)
• Conway County (to the west)
• Van Buren County (to the northwest)

Population and People

Age pyramid for Faulkner County, showing population by age and gender.

In 2020, the census counted 123,498 people living in Faulkner County. There were 47,389 households and 31,590 families.

Education in Faulkner County

Faulkner County offers many schools for students. Both public and private schools are available.

Public Schools for Students

Public schools are funded by the government. Here are some of the school districts in the county:

• Conway School District, which includes Conway High School
• Greenbrier School District, which includes Greenbrier High School
• Guy–Perkins School District, which includes Guy–Perkins High School
• Mayflower School District, which includes Mayflower High School
• Mount Vernon–Enola School District, which includes Mount Vernon–Enola High School
• Pulaski County Special School District
• Quitman School District
• Rose Bud School District
• South Side-Bee Branch School District
• Vilonia School District, which includes Vilonia High School

Private Schools for Students

Private schools are funded by tuition fees and donations. Here are some private schools in Faulkner County:

• St. Joseph High School in Conway
• Conway Christian School in Conway

Cities and Towns

Faulkner County has several cities and towns where people live.

Cities in Faulkner County

• Conway (This is the county seat, meaning it's where the county government is located)
• Greenbrier
• Guy
• Holland
• Mayflower
• Quitman (mostly in Cleburne County)
• Vilonia

Towns in Faulkner County

• Damascus (partly in Van Buren County)
• Enders
• Enola
• Mount Vernon
• Twin Groves
• Wooster

Townships

Townships in Faulkner County, Arkansas as of 2010

Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of a county. Each township includes unincorporated areas; some may have incorporated cities or towns within part of their boundaries. Arkansas townships have limited purposes in modern times. However, the United States Census does list Arkansas population based on townships (sometimes referred to as "county subdivisions" or "minor civil divisions"). Townships are also of value for historical purposes in terms of genealogical research. Each town or city is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps and publications. The townships of Faulkner County are listed below; listed in parentheses are the cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township. Townships are smaller areas within a county. They are used for administrative purposes. Faulkner County is divided into many townships. Some of these include Beaverfork, Benedict, Cadron, and Cypress Townships.

See also

In Spanish: Condado de Faulkner para niños