Lake Village, Arkansas facts for kids
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Lake Village, Arkansas
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Lake Village Commercial Historic District
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Location of Lake Village in Chicot County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Chicot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.39 sq mi (6.19 km2) |
| • Land | 2.39 sq mi (6.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,065 |
| • Density | 864.02/sq mi (333.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CDT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71653
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-38170 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404868 |
Lake Village is a city in Arkansas, United States. It's the main town, or county seat, of Chicot County. In 2020, about 2,065 people lived there. The city is located in an area called the Arkansas Delta. Lake Village gets its name because it sits right next to Lake Chicot. This lake is special because it's an oxbow lake, which means it was once part of the Mississippi River but got cut off over time.
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History of Lake Village
Lake Village has a long and interesting past. Some people believe that the remains of Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto might be buried under Lake Chicot. His group visited a native village called Guachoya near the lake. This is where he is said to have died.
Later, European-American settlers founded Lake Village. They developed large cotton farms in the area. The town became the center for government and trade in the county. This was a very wealthy time for the plantation owners before the American Civil War.
A famous pilot, Charles Lindbergh, made his first flight at night in April 1923. He flew over Lake Chicot and Lake Village.
Many important places in Lake Village are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are protected because of their history. Some of these include:
- Carlton House
- Chicot County Courthouse
- Sam Epstein House
- Gregory Dipping Vat
- Lake Village Confederate Monument
- Lake Village Post Office
- Dr. E.P. McGehee Infirmary
- New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery (Historic Section)
- John Tushek Building
The Lake Village Commercial Historic District is also listed. Nearby, the Lakeport Plantation is special because its old mansion is the only one of its kind in Arkansas located close to the Mississippi River.
Geography and Location
Lake Village is in the northern part of Chicot County. It is on the west side of Lake Chicot. As mentioned, Lake Chicot is an oxbow lake. This means it was once a bend in the Mississippi River that got separated from the main river.
Major roads like U.S. Route 65 and U.S. Route 82 go through the city. These roads connect Lake Village to other towns. For example, US 65 goes north to McGehee and south to Eudora. US 82 goes west to Hamburg and east to Greenville, Mississippi.
The city covers about 6.4 square kilometers (2.5 square miles) of land. Lake Village is in the very southern part of Arkansas's Delta Lowlands. It offers beautiful views of the Mississippi River.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,074 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,449 | 34.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,582 | 9.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,045 | 29.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,484 | 21.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,998 | 20.7% | |
| 1970 | 3,310 | 10.4% | |
| 1980 | 3,088 | −6.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,791 | −9.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,823 | 1.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,575 | −8.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,065 | −19.8% | |
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The population of Lake Village has changed over the years. In 2020, there were 2,065 people living in the city. These people lived in 960 households, which included 552 families.
Local Economy
The main way people in Lake Village make a living is through farming. The most common crops grown here are cotton, soybeans, and wheat. There is also a big business in aquaculture, which means farming fish. Many people in the area raise catfish.
Since Lake Village is the county seat of Chicot County, the local government is also an important employer for many residents.
A special place in Lake Village is the state Tourist Information Center. It's built on a pier that goes out into Lake Chicot. This center is unique because it's the only one in Arkansas that uses solar energy to heat and cool the building. A new, more modern center is planned to replace it in the future.
Education in Lake Village
Students in Lake Village attend public schools run by the Lakeside School District. Students typically graduate from Lakeside High School.
For reading and learning, the Southeast Arkansas Public Library operates the Lake Village Branch Library. It's a great place for kids to find books and resources.
Transportation Improvements
In June 2008, a big construction project was finished in Lake Village. The main highway that combines U.S. Routes 82, 65, and 278 was changed from two lanes to four lanes within the city. New sidewalks were added on both sides of the road, and a new stoplight was installed.
There are still discussions about whether the highway will be widened further south. This would connect it to the Greenville Bridge over the Mississippi River.
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Road construction in June
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Stoplight in December
Notable People from Lake Village
- Herm Bagby – An American football player.
- Daniel Reynolds – A Confederate Brigadier General during the Civil War.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Village (Arkansas) para niños
