Valley Springs, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Valley Springs, Arkansas
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Location of Valley Springs in Boone County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Boone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 183 |
| • Density | 356.03/sq mi (137.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72682
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-71390 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406786 |
Valley Springs is a small town located in Boone County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2010, about 175 people lived there. It is part of the larger Harrison area.
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A Look Back: History of Valley Springs
Valley Springs has an interesting past. A private high school called Valley Springs Academy was started here in 1870. It was supported by the Methodist Episcopal Church, which is a type of Christian church.
Famous People from Valley Springs
Some important people went to Valley Springs Academy:
- Jackson F. Henley, who helped make laws for the state and worked as a judge.
- Henry W. Sitton, another person who helped make laws for the state.
Where is Valley Springs? (Geography)
Valley Springs is a small town. It covers an area of about 1.2 square kilometers (0.5 square miles). All of this area is land.
Main Roads and Highways
You can get to Valley Springs using these main roads:
U.S. Highway 65
Arkansas Highway 206
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Who Lives in Valley Springs? (Population)
The number of people living in Valley Springs has changed over the years. A census is a count of all the people in a place. Here's how the population has looked:
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| 1980 | 190 | — | |
| 1990 | 200 | 5.3% | |
| 2000 | 167 | −16.5% | |
| 2010 | 183 | 9.6% | |
| 2020 | 183 | 0.0% | |
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In 2010, there were 175 people living in Valley Springs. There were 69 households, which means 69 different homes where people lived. Most of these were families.
The people living in Valley Springs included children under 18, young adults, middle-aged people, and older adults. The average age was about 36 years old.
Learning in Valley Springs (Education)
Students in Valley Springs go to schools that are part of the Valley Springs School District. This district also includes students from nearby towns like Bellefonte and Everton. Students in this district usually graduate from Valley Springs High School.
See also
In Spanish: Valley Springs (Arkansas) para niños
