Arkana, Baxter County, Arkansas
Unincorporated community in Arkansas, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arkana is an unincorporated community in Baxter County, Arkansas, United States.[1] The community is located along Arkansas Highway 201.[2]
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Arkana, Arkansas | |
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Coordinates: 36°14′18″N 92°19′00″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Arkansas |
County | Baxter |
Township | Buckhorn |
Elevation | 226 m (741 ft) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
GNIS feature ID | 70461 |
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arkana, Baxter County, Arkansas |
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The rural crossroads was initially known as Gobbler's Flat from an abundance of wild turkey. It was home to a large general store and post office that served the local population. The Arkana school once had the largest enrollment in Baxter County.[3]