Lockesburg, Arkansas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lockesburg, Arkansas
City
Location of Lockesburg in Sevier County, Arkansas.
Country	United States
State	Arkansas
County	Sevier
Area
• Total	3.49 sq mi (9.03 km2)
• Land	3.48 sq mi (9.02 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	400 ft (100 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	594
• Density	170.49/sq mi (65.84/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	71846
Area code(s)	870
FIPS code	05-41090
GNIS feature ID	2404945

Lockesburg is a small city located in Sevier County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's a place with a rich history and a friendly community. In 2020, about 594 people lived there.

History of Lockesburg

Lockesburg became the main town, or "county seat," for Sevier County on January 18, 1869. This means it was where the local government offices were located. However, it wasn't officially recognized as a city until November 7, 1878.

How Lockesburg Started

The land for Lockesburg was given by three members of a well-known local family, James, William, and Matthew Locke, along with Royal Appleton. They wanted to create a new county seat. The old county seat, Paraclifta, was no longer in the center of the county after some land was used to create a new county called Little River County.

Challenges and Growth

The town's growth slowed down when a major railroad decided to build its tracks through De Queen instead of Lockesburg in 1897. This was a big deal because railroads helped towns grow by bringing in people and businesses. Because of this, Lockesburg lost its status as the county seat to De Queen in 1905.

However, Lockesburg found a new way to grow in the 20th century. The timber industry, which involves cutting down trees for wood, helped the town's economy get stronger.

Geography of Lockesburg

Lockesburg is located at specific coordinates: 33.969852 degrees North and -94.171034 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

The city covers a total area of about 3.5 square miles (9.03 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.

Population and People

The census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. In 2000, there were 711 people living in Lockesburg. These people lived in 276 households, and 197 of those were families.

Who Lives in Lockesburg?

In 2000, about 37.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (56.2%) were married couples living together. About 25.4% of all households were made up of people living alone.

The population of Lockesburg includes people of different ages. In 2000, about 30.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12.8% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Lockesburg was 31 years.

Transportation in Lockesburg

Lockesburg is connected by several important roads. These include US Route 59, US Route 71, US Route 371, and Arkansas State Highway 24. These roads help people travel to and from the city.

You can also find intercity bus service through Jefferson Lines. For moving goods, the city has rail freight service provided by the DeQueen and Eastern Railroad. If you need to fly, the nearest commercial airport is Texarkana Regional Airport, which is about 42 miles away.

Education in Lockesburg

Students in Lockesburg attend schools within the DeQueen School District. The Lockesburg School District joined with the DeQueen District on July 1, 2006.

Historic Places to See

Lockesburg has several places that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These places are important because they tell us about the history and culture of the area. Some of them include:

• First United Methodist Church
• Little Cossatot River Bridge
• Lockesburg High School Gymnasium
• Lockesburg Waterworks

See also

In Spanish: Lockesburg (Arkansas) para niños