Springtown, Arkansas facts for kids
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Springtown, Arkansas
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Location of Springtown in Benton County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 83 |
| • Density | 153.42/sq mi (59.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72734
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-66200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407390 |
Springtown is a small town in Benton County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, the town had 83 people living there. Springtown is part of the Northwest Arkansas area.
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History of Springtown
The first people settled in Springtown in the 1840s. The town was officially planned out in 1871. In the same year, a post office opened in Springtown. This post office served the community until 1998. The town got its name from a natural spring that was found nearby.
Where is Springtown Located?
Springtown is in the southwestern part of Benton County. It is located between two other towns, Highfill and Gentry.
The United States Census Bureau says that Springtown covers a total area of about 1.4 square kilometers (0.54 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 95 | — | |
| 1940 | 104 | — | |
| 1950 | 102 | −1.9% | |
| 1960 | 82 | −19.6% | |
| 2000 | 114 | — | |
| 2010 | 87 | −23.7% | |
| 2020 | 83 | −4.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 114 people living in Springtown. These people lived in 41 households, and 30 of these were families. The town had about 81 people per square kilometer (212 people per square mile).
Most of the people in Springtown were White (85.09%). There were also Native American, Asian, and people from other backgrounds. About 8.77% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 36.6% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.78 people.
The people in Springtown were of different ages. About 28.1% were under 18 years old. About 7.0% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 31 years.
Education in Springtown
Students in Springtown go to public schools managed by the Gentry School District. They attend Gentry High School for their high school education.
Parks and Outdoor Fun
Mr. John Wasson and his family cared a lot about nature. Starting in 2016, they gave 67 acres of land along Flint Creek in Springtown, Arkansas. This land is now called the Flint Creek Headwaters Preserve.
You can find the parking area for the preserve on Peach Blossom Lane. It is just south of where Highway 12 and Springtown Cutoff Road meet.
There is a trail that is about 0.5 miles long. It starts at the parking area and goes west to Flint Creek. Then, it heads north, passing under the Highway 12 bridge. The trail winds along the creek through a forest.
Another shorter trail, about 0.14 miles long, branches off from the main trail. This trail follows an old railroad path and gives nice views of Flint Creek. Most of the trails are easy to walk. There is only a short rocky part under the bridge.
See also
In Spanish: Springtown (Arkansas) para niños
