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'''Arkadelphia''' is a city located in [[Clark County, Arkansas]]. As of the [[2000]] census, the city had a total population of 10,912. The city is the [[county seat]] of [[Clark County, Arkansas|Clark County]]{{GR|6}}. |
'''Arkadelphia''' is a city located in [[Clark County, Arkansas]]. As of the [[2000]] census, the city had a total population of 10,912. The city is the [[county seat]] of [[Clark County, Arkansas|Clark County]]{{GR|6}}. |
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Revision as of 14:25, 10 February 2006
Arkadelphia is a city located in Clark County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 10,912. The city is the county seat of Clark CountyTemplate:GR.
The city is situated at the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains.Two universities, Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University are located there.
Etymology
The city's name Arkadelphia was formed by combining Ark- from the state's name Arkansas and adelphia as in Philadelphia. Several towns in the area took similar names (e.g., Dalark, named for its location in Dallas County, Arkansas).
There is another possible origin for the name. Arkadelphia was once known as the "City of Rainbows," probably because it receives more than its fair share of annual rainfall. "Arc-" (or Ark-) may refer to the arc that a rainbow makes. The latter half of the name may be either derived from "adelphia," which means "brotherly," or "delphia," which means something like "worshipful place." If this is the true origin of the name, it is certainly appropriate.
Recreation
Hiking through the Ouachita National Forest is a popular passtime in and around Arkadelphia. The Degray Lake State Park has camping, water sports, golf, and hiking. Sailing and fishing are also popular.
Area Snapshot
Arkadelphia is located at 34°7'19" North, 93°3'58" West (34.121920, -93.066178)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.1 km² (7.4 mi²). 19.0 km² (7.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.41% water.
Local population: 10,018 County: Clark Population: 23,400
U.S. Region: West Central Arkansas (the Ouachita Mountain Region).
Closest metro areas: Hot Springs (29 mi. north), Little Rock (63 mi. north)
Median housing price: $70,000
Avg household income: $27,000 {Date needed.}
Best reasons to live here: Small, friendly college town, great scenic beauty and natural resources, outstanding school system, growing industry, affordable housing and taxes, great recreation, very safe community.