Gregory, Arkansas facts for kids
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Gregory, Arkansas
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 Gregory, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Gregory, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Woodruff |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 43 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72059
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805649 |
Gregory is a small community in Woodruff County, Arkansas, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
In the 2020 census, Gregory had a population of 43 people. You can find Gregory along Arkansas Highway 33, about 9 miles (14 km) south of Augusta. Gregory also has its own post office with the ZIP code 72059.
Gregory once had its own train service. This was thanks to the Augusta and Southeastern Railway. This railway was later bought by the White and Black River Valley Railway in 1890. The train line was 6 miles long and connected Gregory to Wiville, Arkansas. But the train service stopped in 1934.
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Education in Gregory
Kids in Gregory go to public schools. These schools are part of the Augusta School District. Students attend schools in this district until they graduate from Augusta High School.
Important Places in Gregory
Gregory has a few important places that people know well.
Post Office and Gregory Store
The Gregory post office is on the west side of Arkansas Highway 33. Its address is 20087 Highway 33 South. It's right next to the old Gregory Store. For many years, the store and post office were the most well-known spots in Gregory. The current store building was built in 1989. This happened after a fire destroyed the first Gregory Store. The old post office building is across the street, but it has been empty for a while.
Churches and Cemetery
Two church buildings are also important landmarks in the area.
- Gregory Baptist Church is located at 20184 Highway 33 South. It was started in 1941. Services are still held there every Sunday morning at 10:00 AM.
- Walnut Grove Baptist Church is also nearby. It's just around the corner from Gregory Baptist Church. This church also holds regular services.
Next to Gregory Baptist Church and Walnut Grove Baptist Church is the Historic Reed Cemetery. Many of the gravestones in this cemetery show burial dates from the early 1800s.
Population of Gregory
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| 2020 | 43 | — | |
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The United States Census Bureau collects information about people living in different places. This helps us understand who lives in Gregory.
Who Lives in Gregory? (2020 Census)
The 2020 census showed that 43 people lived in Gregory. Here's a look at the different groups:
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 33 | 76.74% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 3 | 6.98% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 5 | 11.63% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2 | 4.65% |
| Total | 43 | 100.00% |
Famous People from Gregory
- Little Johnny Taylor, a well-known blues and soul singer, was from Gregory.
