Hardy, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hardy, Arkansas
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Downtown Hardy
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Location of Hardy in Fulton County and Sharp County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Arkansas | |
| Counties | Sharp, Fulton | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.31 sq mi (13.76 km2) | |
| • Land | 5.06 sq mi (13.09 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) | |
| Elevation | 440 ft (130 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 743 | |
| • Density | 146.95/sq mi (56.74/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
72525, 72529, 72542
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| Area code(s) | 870 | |
| FIPS code | 05-29920 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403800 | |
Hardy is a small city in Arkansas, located in Sharp and Fulton counties. It is one of the oldest cities in these counties. In 2024, about 770 people lived in Hardy.
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Exploring Hardy's Location
Hardy is located at 36°19′14″N 91°28′50″W / 36.32056°N 91.48056°W. This is in the northeastern part of Arkansas.
Rivers and Waterways
The Spring River flows right through Hardy. This river starts in Mammoth Spring. The Spring River eventually flows into the Black River. The Black River then joins the White River, which finally empties into the huge Mississippi River.
Major Roads and Transportation
U.S. Route 63 is the main highway that goes through Hardy. This highway connects Mammoth Spring, near the Missouri state line, to Interstate 55 near Gilmore in Arkansas.
Hardy also has a railroad line. This line is now part of the BNSF Railway. It used to be part of the Frisco railroad, which had many miles of track across several states.
Hardy's Past as a County Seat
Long ago, when roads were not very good, Hardy was one of two county seats for Sharp County. A county seat is like the main town where the county government is located. The other county seat was Evening Shade. In 1963, Ash Flat became the only county seat, and Hardy lost this special designation.
City Size and Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Hardy covers a total area of about 5.4 square miles (14.0 km2). Most of this area, about 5.2 square miles (13.4 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.23 square miles (0.6 km2), is water.
A Look Back at Hardy's History
In the early 1950s, Hardy was a busy place with many local businesses. There were grocery stores run by the Horrell and Clay families. Conway Horn had a general store, and Charles Cone ran the Western Auto Store.
For food, people could go to Bonnie's Cafe or Mrs. Rogers' sundries store. Arthur Snow owned the local drugstore. The Frisco Railroad agent was Virgil L. Walker, Jr. Dink Booth was the barber, and the Thomsons ran the movie theater. Ben Dalton published the local newspaper.
Ottie Cate had a poultry and ice house, and Bill Shaver ran the Standard Oil service station. Tom Walker was in charge of the local bank, and Woodrow Wilson ran a Mobil service station. "Peavine" Clouse was the city marshal, like a police chief. "Guinea" Gray was a local painter. Clifford Brummet delivered mail between the post office and the trains. He also had a farm nearby. Arthur Garner sold real estate, and Dewey Dark ran the Rose Hill Resort. Doctor Miller was the local medical doctor, and Leonard Johns worked at the Post Office.
Hardy on TV
The Discovery Channel once had a reality television show called Clash of the Ozarks. This show was set in Hardy and focused on the lives of people in the community.
Hardy's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 347 | — | |
| 1910 | 329 | −5.2% | |
| 1920 | 399 | 21.3% | |
| 1930 | 508 | 27.3% | |
| 1940 | 721 | 41.9% | |
| 1950 | 599 | −16.9% | |
| 1960 | 555 | −7.3% | |
| 1970 | 692 | 24.7% | |
| 1980 | 643 | −7.1% | |
| 1990 | 538 | −16.3% | |
| 2000 | 578 | 7.4% | |
| 2010 | 772 | 33.6% | |
| 2020 | 743 | −3.8% | |
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The population of Hardy has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 347 people. By 2020, the population was 743 people.
Who Lives in Hardy? (2020 Census)
The 2020 United States census showed that 743 people lived in Hardy. There were 352 households and 181 families. Most residents, about 91.52%, identified as White (non-Hispanic). Other groups included Native American, Black or African American, Asian, and people of mixed races. About 2.56% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Learning in Hardy: Education
Hardy is part of the Highland School District. This district operates Highland High School. The Highland district was created in 1962 when the Ash Flat School District and the Hardy School District joined together. Before this, the two districts were rivals, so some people weren't sure if they would agree to combine.
Famous People from Hardy
- The Wilburn Brothers, Doyle and Teddy, were born in Hardy in 1930 and 1931. They were famous country music singers.
See also
In Spanish: Hardy (Arkansas) para niños
