Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Prairie Grove, Arkansas
settlement_type = City
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image_caption = Period house on Prairie Grove Battlefield


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map_caption = Location in Arkansas


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subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Arkansas
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Washington
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leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Sonny Hudson
established_title = Incorporated
established_date = 1888
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area_total_sq_mi = 2.1
area_total_km2 = 5.4
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 2540
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population_density_km2 = 469.2
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website = http://arkansasusa.com/city/pg/pgrove.html
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postal_code = 72753
area_code = 479
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Prairie Grove is a city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 2,540 at the 2000 census. Located here is the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. The park spans a large amount of land and contains a visitor center, museum, several monuments, a driving tour and a collection of period buildings and homes you can tour. During Labor Day weekend in the fall, the park hosts the Clothesline Fair which is a typical southern style hometown celebration. Crafts vendors and artists from all over the nation descend on this southern town to display and sell their talents and wares. The highlight of the festival is a nightly square dance contest for local children from ages 3 to 18 which is especially refreshing and entertaining to watch.

History

Prairie Grove was the site of the Battle of Prairie Grove during the American Civil War. Confederate forces under General Thomas C. Hindman attempted to prevent the juncture of two Federal forces under Generals James G. Blunt and Francis J. Herron. The result of the battle was a tactical stalemate which assured permanent Union control of northwest Arkansas. The battlefield is now a State Military Park.

Geography

Prairie Grove is located at coor dms|35|58|37|N|94|18|58|W|city (35.976919, -94.316167)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 2,540 people, 981 households, and 707 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,212.6 people per square mile (469.2/km²). There were 1,054 housing units at an average density of 503.2/sq mi (194.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.04% White, 0.51% Black or African American, 1.50% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 1.77% from two or more races. 2.05% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 981 households out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city the population was spread out with 27.5% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,628, and the median income for a family was $41,972. Males had a median income of $30,227 versus $20,479 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,154. About 6.0% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.

chools

Prairie Grove School District is separated into four different schools; Prairie Grove Primary, Intermediate, Middle, and High Schools. The school mascot is a tiger. The school colors are black and gold.

References

External links

* Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture entry: [http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=1009 Prairie Grove (Washington County)]