Winslow, Arkansas facts for kids
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Winslow, Arkansas
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Location of Winslow in Washington County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Washington |
| Incorporated | February 27, 1905 |
| Named for | Edward Francis Winslow |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.83 sq mi (4.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.82 sq mi (4.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,867 ft (569 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 365 |
| • Density | 200.33/sq mi (77.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72959
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-76190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405770 |
| Website | http://www.winslowar.com |
Winslow is a small city in the southern part of Washington County, Arkansas, in the United States. It used to be called Summit Home. In 2020, about 365 people lived there. Winslow is part of the beautiful Northwest Arkansas area.
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History of Winslow
For many years, Winslow was a stop for stagecoaches. The community first got a post office on December 11, 1876. It was known as Summit Home back then.
The town grew a lot after the Winslow Tunnel was finished. This tunnel helped the St. Louis – San Francisco Railway (Frisco) trains travel through the steep Boston Mountains. On August 3, 1881, the town was renamed Winslow. This was to honor Edward F. Winslow, who was the president of the Frisco Railroad.
By the late 1800s, Winslow became a popular resort town. Its pretty mountain peaks attracted many rich people from the Fort Smith area. They would come to Winslow for their summer vacations. The town officially became a city on February 17, 1905.
Geography of Winslow
Winslow covers about 1.9 square miles (4.73 square kilometers) of land. It is located about 12 miles (19 km) east of Devil's Den State Park. You can find it along Arkansas Highway 74.
People of Winslow
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 289 | — | |
| 1920 | 264 | −8.7% | |
| 1930 | 363 | 37.5% | |
| 1940 | 248 | −31.7% | |
| 1950 | 248 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 183 | −26.2% | |
| 1970 | 227 | 24.0% | |
| 1980 | 247 | 8.8% | |
| 1990 | 342 | 38.5% | |
| 2000 | 399 | 16.7% | |
| 2010 | 391 | −2.0% | |
| 2020 | 365 | −6.6% | |
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In 2010, there were 391 people living in Winslow. There were 146 households and 105 families. The population density was about 205.8 people per square mile (79.5 per square kilometer).
Most people in Winslow were White (95.9%). A small number were Black or African American (0.3%), Native American (0.5%), or from other races. About 2.0% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.68 people. The average family had about 3.15 people.
The age of people in Winslow changed between 2000 and 2010. The number of people under 18 years old went down. The number of people aged 24-44 also decreased. However, the number of people in other age groups, like those 18-24, 45-64, and 65 or older, increased. This change might be because the Winslow Public School district closed. Families with children may have moved away.
Education in Winslow
Winslow is part of the Greenland School District. Students from Winslow attend Greenland High School in Greenland.
For many years, Winslow had its own school system. It was called the Winslow School District. This district served the city and nearby rural areas. Usually, there were about 20-25 students in each grade from kindergarten to 12th grade.
The Winslow School District joined the Greenland School District on July 1, 2004. This happened because a state law said that school districts with fewer than 350 students had to combine. Winslow had 273 students at that time.
The high school, which taught grades 7-12, closed after the 2004–2005 school year. The last class to graduate in 2005 had 14 seniors. Winslow Elementary School, for grades K-6, stayed open for a while. But in November 2006, the Greenland School Board decided to close it too. This happened at the end of the 2006–2007 school year. The mascot for Winslow Public Schools was the Fighting Squirrels.
Many students from Winslow chose not to go to Greenland schools. Instead, they transferred to the West Fork school district. As of December 2022, people in Winslow are asking the Arkansas Department of Education to change Winslow's school district from Greenland to West Fork.
The old Winslow High School building now holds the Winslow Public Library. It also has the Friends of the Library Bookstore and an Internet Cafe.
Transportation
As of 2023, there are no regular bus services in Winslow. Ozark Regional Transit offers a service where you can call for a ride. The closest place to catch a bus for longer trips is in Fayetteville. This service is provided by Jefferson Lines.
Notable People
- Kevin Carson: A researcher and author.
- Maude Duncan: An American newspaperwoman and a former mayor of Winslow.
- Douglas C. Jones: A writer of Western historical stories, born in Winslow.
- John Joshua Webb: A famous Old West gunman who died in Winslow in 1882.
Images for kids
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Location of Winslow in Washington County, Arkansas.
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This 1930 building formerly housed Winslow High School. It now contains the Winslow Public Library.
See also
In Spanish: Winslow (Arkansas) para niños
