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Leslie, Arkansas
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Location of Leslie in Searcy County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Searcy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (330 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 375 |
| • Density | 494.72/sq mi (191.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72645
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-39460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404914 |
Leslie is a small city in Searcy County, Arkansas, United States. It is located in the Boston Mountains, which are part of The Ozarks. Leslie started as a town for railroads and the lumber industry.
The city was first called Wiley's Cove. In 1887, its name was changed to Leslie. The city grew a lot because of its railroad and lumber businesses, especially until the 1920s. Many buildings in Leslie are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of their historical importance. In 2020, the population of Leslie was 375 people.
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Geography and Location
Leslie is located in the state of Arkansas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.76 square miles (1.97 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Main Roads in Leslie
U.S. Highway 65 is a major road that goes through Leslie.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,898 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,472 | −22.4% | |
| 1930 | 657 | −55.4% | |
| 1940 | 779 | 18.6% | |
| 1950 | 610 | −21.7% | |
| 1960 | 506 | −17.0% | |
| 1970 | 563 | 11.3% | |
| 1980 | 501 | −11.0% | |
| 1990 | 446 | −11.0% | |
| 2000 | 482 | 8.1% | |
| 2010 | 441 | −8.5% | |
| 2020 | 375 | −15.0% | |
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In 2000, Leslie had 482 people living in 224 households. About 29.5% of these households had children under 18. Most residents were White (99.38%). A small number were Native American or of two or more races. About 1.24% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Leslie in 2000 was 38 years old. About 26.8% of the population was under 18.
History of Leslie
In 1819, Arkansas became a separate territory from Missouri. Later, in 1836, Arkansas officially became a state.
The area where Leslie is now was originally called Wiley's Cove. It was named after an Indian chief named Wiley. Another chief, Al, lived in a nearby area called Al's Cove.
Samuel Leslie was an early settler. He built a home and also owned a store and trading post. It is said that he gave away some of his land to encourage more people to move to the community.
The name Wiley's Cove was changed to Leslie on November 9, 1887. This change was requested by Andrew Jackson Leslie, who wanted to honor his father, Samuel Leslie.
Education in Leslie
Students in Leslie attend schools that are part of the Searcy County School District. The schools for this area include Marshall ABC Preschool, Marshall Elementary School, Leslie Intermediate School, and Marshall High School.
Before 2004, Leslie had its own school district, the Leslie School District. It had one school for all grades from kindergarten to 12th grade. However, in 2004, a new Arkansas law required school districts to have at least 350 students. Because Leslie's district had fewer students, it joined with the Marshall School District to form the Searcy County School District.
Leslie High School closed in 2007, and high school students began going to Marshall High School. The remaining school in Leslie, which was once Leslie Elementary, became Leslie Intermediate School in 2012. It now serves students in grades 4-6 from across the entire Searcy County district.
See also
In Spanish: Leslie (Arkansas) para niños
