Woodson, Arkansas facts for kids
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Woodson, Arkansas
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Location in Pulaski County and the state of Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Pulaski |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.45 sq mi (11.52 km2) |
| • Land | 4.35 sq mi (11.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 346 |
| • Density | 79.60/sq mi (30.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72180
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-76730 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403042 |
Woodson is a small community in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area counted by the census bureau. In 2020, about 346 people lived there.
Woodson is part of a larger area called the Little Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the bigger cities of Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Conway. The community, along with Woodson Lake and Wood Hollow, is named after Ed Wood Sr. He was an important businessman and landowner around the year 1900. Woodson is right next to the Wood Plantation, which was the biggest plantation owned by Ed Wood Sr.
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History of Woodson
The community of Woodson began when Ed Wood Sr. moved from Alabama to central Arkansas around 1880. For a long time, this area was called "Wood Hollow." This name honored Ed Wood Sr. and his important purchase in 1890. He bought the first plantation in Arkansas that was owned by an African American.
Important Meetings at Wood Plantation
After the Reconstruction period, Ed Wood Sr. hosted special meetings at his Wood Plantation. These meetings were for the Prince Hall Freemasonry, a group he helped start in Arkansas. He held a very high rank in this organization.
During these meetings, Ed Wood Sr. met other important African American leaders. These included Scipio Africanus Jones, John E. Bush, Chester W. Keatts, and John Hamilton McConico. From these gatherings, a strong African American community grew. While Wood continued to support the Prince Hall Lodge, his friends went on to create another important group called the Mosaic Templars of America.
Where is Woodson?
Woodson is located in Arkansas. The United States Census Bureau says that the community covers about 4.4 square miles (11.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.3 square miles (11.3 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Woodson?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 346 | — | |
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Woodson's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 346 people living in Woodson. There were 141 households and 82 families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Woodson in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 78 | 22.54% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 234 | 67.63% |
| Native American | 4 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 22 | 6.36% |
| Other/Mixed | 4 | 1.16% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 1.16% |
Education in Woodson
Students in Woodson attend schools that are part of the Pulaski County Special School District.
The schools that Woodson students are zoned for include:
- Daisy Bates Elementary School
- Fuller Middle School
- Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School
Images for kids
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Map showing Woodson's location in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
See also
In Spanish: Woodson (Arkansas) para niños
