Weldon, Arkansas facts for kids
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Weldon, Arkansas
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Location of Weldon in Jackson County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 57 |
| • Density | 233.61/sq mi (90.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72112
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-74000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406854 |
Weldon is a small town located in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 57 people. It is a quiet community in the eastern part of Arkansas.
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Geography of Weldon
Weldon covers a total area of about 0.63 square kilometers (0.24 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town's limits.
Population Changes in Weldon
The number of people living in Weldon has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 133 | — | |
| 1980 | 161 | 21.1% | |
| 1990 | 106 | −34.2% | |
| 2000 | 100 | −5.7% | |
| 2010 | 75 | −25.0% | |
| 2020 | 57 | −24.0% | |
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As you can see, the population has become smaller over time. In 2000, there were 100 people living in Weldon. The town had 44 households, with many families living together. The average age of people in Weldon in 2000 was 44 years old.
History of Weldon, Arkansas
Weldon started as a stop along a railroad line. This railroad was called the Batesville & Brinkley Railroad. It was a narrow-gauge line, which means its tracks were closer together than standard tracks. This railway connected the towns of Brinkley and Newport in Arkansas.
Over time, this railroad became part of the larger Rock Island Railroad. However, the railroad line through Weldon was no longer used after 1940.
The Old Railroad Depot
Even after the railroad stopped running, the old train station, known as the Weldon Rock Island depot, remained. It stood for another 50 years. On June 11, 1992, this historic building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes important places in American history.
Sadly, the depot eventually became too old and damaged. It was removed from the National Register on September 25, 2012.
Education in Weldon
Students living in Weldon attend schools that are part of the Newport School District.
