Ashdown, Arkansas

Ashdown (formerly Turkey Flats and Keller) is a city in Little River County, Arkansas, United States. The community was incorporated in 1892 and has been the county seat since 1906. Located within the Arkansas Timberlands between the Little River and the Red River, Ashdown's economy and development have historically been tied to the timber industry. Timber is still a major industry here.

Ashdown, Arkansas
Little River County Courthouse
Location of Ashdown in Little River County, Arkansas.
Ashdown
Location in Arkansas
Ashdown
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 33°40′24″N 94°7′38″W
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyLittle River
IncorporatedJune 11, 1892
Area
  Total7.17 sq mi (18.56 km2)
  Land7.14 sq mi (18.49 km2)
  Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
322 ft (98 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total4,261
  Density597.03/sq mi (230.51/km2)
Time zoneUTC−06:00 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−05:00 (CDT)
ZIP Code
71822
Area code870
FIPS code05-02380
GNIS feature ID0076204
Websiteashdownarkansas.org

Ashdown's population at the 2010 census was 4,723, a slight decrease from the 2000 census. The city's well-preserved history and proximity to outdoor recreation, such as Millwood State Park, draws tourists. Although not within the Texarkana metropolitan area, the city's proximity to Texarkana has an influence on many areas of life in Ashdown.

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