Canehill, Arkansas
Canehill (also known as Cane Hill and Boonsboro) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 74.
Canehill, Arkansas | |
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Main façade of the Canehill Post Office | |
Canehill, Arkansas Canehill's position in Arkansas. | |
| Coordinates: 35°54′50″N 94°23′51″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Cane Hill |
| Established | 1839 |
| Elevation | 423 m (1,388 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 74 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip code | 72717 |
| Area code | 479 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805630 |
The community is located in the Ozark Mountains on the outskirts of the Northwest Arkansas metropolitan area. One of the most historic communities in the state, Canehill contains seventeen listings on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The Cane Hill College began operations in 1834, which led to the rapid growth and development of the community as a center of higher education. The college and community suffered during the American Civil War, and was bypassed by the railroad, which chose a route through Lincoln. Recently, restoration and preservation of many historic buildings has been undertaken by a nonprofit organization, Historic Cane Hill Inc.