Gravette, Arkansas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gravette, Arkansas
City
This historic Kansas City Southern Railway Caboose No. 383 pays homage to the importance of the railroad to Gravette's economy and history.
Location of Gravette in Benton County, Arkansas.
Country	United States
State	Arkansas
County	Benton
Area
• Total	15.28 sq mi (39.57 km2)
• Land	15.28 sq mi (39.57 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,303 ft (397 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,547
• Density	232.16/sq mi (89.64/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	72736
Area code(s)	479
FIPS code	05-28360
GNIS feature ID	2403729

Gravette /ˈɡrævɪt/ is a city in Benton County, Arkansas. In 2020, about 3,547 people lived there. It's part of the Northwest Arkansas area.

Geography of Gravette

Gravette is located in the northwestern part of Benton County, Arkansas. In 2010, the city covered about 4.0 square miles (10.4 km²) of land.

In 2012, a nearby community called Hiwasse was going to join the city of Bella Vista. But most people in Hiwasse didn't want that. Instead, they chose to become part of Gravette. This made Gravette's total area grow to about 15.33 sq mi (39.7 km²).

Gravette is about 3 miles west of Bentonville, Arkansas, which is the main city in Benton County. It's also about 105 miles (169 km) east of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Fayetteville is about 41 miles (66 km) to the northwest. Several major roads go through Gravette, including Highways 72, 59, and 279. Interstate 49 also has exits in Gravette.

Early History of Gravette

The historic Kindley House was built in 1873. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

The first European-American settlement in this area was called Nebo. This area is now known as Old Town in Chalk Valley. It was the first pioneer settlement in the community. Joseph P. Covey planned the settlement in the 1870s. He later moved away in 1881.

Ellis Tillman Gravett opened the Chalk Valley Distillery in Nebo. He also owned a general store. In 1891, he moved his store west to where downtown Gravette is today.

Around 1898, the Arkansas and Oklahoma Railroad arrived. This railroad was later bought by the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway. It helped the fruit-growing business in the area a lot by making it easier to send fruit to markets.

Gravette officially became a city on January 27, 1899. By 1910, the population of Gravette had grown to 569 people.

Population of Gravette

In 2020, there were 3,547 people living in Gravette. There were 1,305 households and 884 families.

Gravette's Population in 2010

In 2010, Gravette had a population of 2,325 people. Most of the people were non-Hispanic white (87.8%). About 3.5% were Native American. About 4.0% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.

The average household income was about $46,275. About 16.3% of the people had a bachelor's degree or higher.

Economy of Gravette

R & R Solutions is a company in Gravette that helps with packaging and shipping. It is one of the biggest employers in the city.

There are also two plastics companies in Gravette: Hendren Plastics and Insul-Bead. They make many different plastic products. One of their most well-known products is dock flotation devices, which are shipped all over the country.

Healthcare in Gravette

Ozarks Community Hospital has its main office in Gravette. It also has a hospital and a healthcare clinic in town.

The Gravette Fire Department provides ambulance services in the city. The department has paramedics and EMTs working full-time.

Education in Gravette

Most public schools in Gravette are part of the Gravette School District. This district runs Gravette High School. A small part of eastern Gravette is in the Bentonville School District.

Students in the Bentonville section go to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. For middle school, they go to either Old High Middle School or Ruth Barker Middle School. They then attend Lincoln Junior High School and Bentonville High School.

Parks and Trails in Gravette

Gravette has eight parks and two trails for walking and biking. The city also has three community buildings.

A playground at Hiwasse Park.

• Old Town Park has a playground, a 9-hole disc golf course, and a large covered area. There's also a fenced playground just for toddlers. A farmer's market is held here during certain seasons. It sells local produce, meats, and other goods.
• The Gravette skate park is a small park next to Pop Allum Park. It has ramps, handrails, and a fun box for skaters.
• The pool and splash park is open during certain seasons. It has a large swimming pool with a slide. There's also a 3,000 square foot splash park with water spouts, buckets, and small slides.
• Hiwasse Park has a playground that looks like a fire station. It also has a 1/4-mile concrete walking trail, a full-size basketball court, and a full-size tennis court. There's a covered area and restrooms too.
• Centennial Park has several food trucks that are always there. It also has a train caboose that was given to the city by Kansas City Southern.
• Kindley Park is named after Field E. Kindley. It's near downtown Gravette. It has a half-court basketball court, a half-court tennis court, and two playgrounds. There's also a covered area and a T-33 aircraft on loan from the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
• Pop Allum Park has seven baseball fields and four soccer fields. There's also a small playground. The Gravette nature trail is at the south end of this park.
• The Gravette dog park is near downtown Gravette. It has separate areas for large and small dogs.

Notable People from Gravette

• Lloyd Andrews, an actor who appeared in Western movies and hosted children's TV shows.
• Jim Hendren, who is an Arkansas state senator.
• Field Eugene Kindley, a famous aviator and World War I flying ace.
• Tommy Morrison, a world heavyweight boxing champion.
• Mary Lou Slinkard, who is an Arkansas state representative.
• Gene Stephens, a former Major League Baseball player.

Climate in Gravette

The weather in Gravette has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. Gravette has a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets a lot of rain throughout the year.

Gravette holds the record for the coldest temperature ever recorded in Arkansas. It was -29 °F (-34 °C) on February 13, 1905.

Based on weather data from 1985 to 2015, Gravette gets the most snow in Arkansas. It averages about 16 inches of snow each year.

See also

In Spanish: Gravette para niños