Hogeye, Arkansas facts for kids
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Hogeye, Arkansas
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 Hogeye, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Hogeye, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Valley |
| Elevation | 379 m (1,243 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
72753
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| GNIS feature ID | 81869 |
Hogeye is a small, unincorporated community in Valley Township, Washington County, Arkansas, United States. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. You can find Hogeye along Arkansas Highway 265 and Arkansas Highway 156.
The name "Hogeye" comes from a saying that the community was "no bigger than a hog's eye." A popular event called the Hogeye Marathon used to start in Fayetteville and end in Hogeye. Today, the marathon takes place in Springdale.
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History of Hogeye's Names
The community of Hogeye has been known by a few different names over the years. According to records from Washington County, it was once called Billingsley, Glenroy, and Moffitt.
The first time Hogeye was mentioned in county records was in 1860. Back then, it was officially known as Glenroy. However, many people commonly called it Billingsley.
The Billingsley Post Office
The Billingsley Post Office was set up in 1854. This location was also known as Park's Station. It was an important stop along the Butterfield Overland Mail Route. This was a famous stagecoach route that delivered mail and passengers across the country. The post office stayed in Billingsley until 1887.
From 1877 to 1886, tax records show the community listed as Billingsley. Later, in the 1908 Atlas of Washington County, the community was shown as Moffitt.
According to old county tax records, Hogeye had at least one grocery store, a place to buy drinks, and a factory that canned food.
Education: The Shady Grove School
A school district, called District 31, was created in Hogeye in 1871. This school later became known as the Shady Grove School. In 1946, the school joined with the school district in West Fork.
Community Life: The Billingsley Church
The Billingsley Church is a very old building in the area. It appears on the earliest maps and in the oldest records of the county. This building was used for many important things in the community. It served as a church, a place for community gatherings, and a voting location. During the American Civil War, it was even used as a center where people could sign up to join the army.
