Arkadelphia, AR Road Trips
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Trip Routes
3
Longest Drive
250.7 mi
Bentonville, AR
Quickest Drive
3h 59m
Paragould, AR
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Arkadelphia, AR by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,316
Median Income
$42,430
Median Home Value
$176,000
Median Age
23.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Arkadelphia, AR at a Glance
Founded
1857
Elevation
246 ft
Area
7 mi²
Notable People from Arkadelphia, AR
A sampling of people born in Arkadelphia, AR.
Bo Nix
2000
American football player (born 2000)
William J. Holloway
1888–1970
8th Governor of Oklahoma (1888-1970)
Kevin Williams
1980
American football player (born 1980)
Robert D. Maurer
1924–2025
Physicist and Engineer
Winston P. Wilson
1911–1996
United States Air Force general (1911-1996)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Arkadelphia, AR.
Arkadelphia station
American rail station
Arkadelphia Commercial Historic District
United States historic place
DeGray Creek Bridge
pin-connected Pratt pony-truss bridge in Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Flanagin Law Office
historic building located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Capt. Charles C. Henderson House
historic house in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, USA
Rose Hill Cemetery
cemetery in Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Arkadelphia Boy Scout Hut
United States historic place
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Traveler Guide to Arkadelphia, AR
Arkadelphia is in the Ouachitas of Arkansas. Compared to its surroundings, it has somewhat of an erudite feel, given that it has not one but two colleges — Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University. Nonetheless, it still retains a bit of provincial flavor and charm.
1 DeGray Lake State Park Resort, 2027 State Park Entrance Rd, Bismarck (about 15 miles north of Arkadelphia), ☏ +1 501-865-5850. A popular natural resort area along DeGray Lake, with swimming and beaches and lodge. Mountain biking, hiking, birding, snorkeling, eagle watches, sunset cruises, and even a park-themed escape room are some possibilities here. (updated Dec 2021) 2 Reynolds Science Center Planetarium, 1100 Henderson St (in the Department of Engineering and Physics at Henderson State University), ☏ +1 870-230-5000. Periodic showings available. (updated Dec 2021)
A stay at the DeGray Lake State Park Resort where you can horseback ride or sun tan on the beach is definitely recommended if staying in the area. 1 Hampton Inn Arkadelphia, 108 Malvern Rd, ☏ +1 870 403-0800. (updated Dec 2021) 2 Captain Henderson House, 349 N 10th St, ☏ +1 870 230-5544. A historic bed & breakfast originally owned by the person for whom Henderson State University was named. (updated Dec 2021)
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