Arkansas City

town in and county seat of Desha County, Arkansas, United States

Key facts

Country: United States
State: Arkansas
County: Desha
Township: Franklin
Incorporated: September 12, 1873 , (152 years ago) ( 1873-09-12 )
Type: Mayor–Council
Mayor: Carolyn Bissett
Council: Town Council
Total: 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km )
Land: 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km )
Water: 0 sq mi (0.00 km )
Elevation: 138 ft (42 m)
Density: 763.8/sq mi (294.89/km )

Article

Arkansas City (/ˈɑːrkənsɔː/) is a town in Desha County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 376 at the 2020 census. The town is the county seat of Desha County. Arkansas City Commercial District, located at Desoto Avenue and Sprague Street, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With a population of 345 at the 2024 Census estimate, it is the least populous county seat in Arkansas.

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