Sexton, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sexton, Arkansas
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Ghost town
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 Sexton, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Dutch Mills |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 479 |
| GNIS feature ID | 81941 |
Sexton (also known as Salem Springs) is a place that used to be a community in Washington County, Arkansas, in the United States. Today, it is considered a ghost town. This means people no longer live there.
What Was Sexton?
Sexton was once a small community. It was located in Dutch Mills Township. A ghost town is a place where most or all people have left. This often happens when a town's main reason for existing goes away.
Where Was Sexton Located?
Sexton was found near a small stream. This stream flows into the Baron Fork. The Baron Fork is a branch of the Illinois River. The community was about half a mile east of the border between Arkansas and Oklahoma.
How Did Sexton Get Its Name?
Sexton had its own post office. It opened in 1882. The post office helped people send and receive mail. It stayed open for many years. However, it closed down in 1906. The community was named after William H. Sexton. He was an early postmaster there. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office.
