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22-654: The district had two schools, Delta Elementary School and Delta High School. The district facility was located 12 miles (19 km) northeast of McGehee . The district formed in 1972 by the merger of the Desha Special School District and the Watson School District. In 2004, the Arkansas Legislature approved a law that forced school districts with fewer than 350 students to consolidate with other districts. Both

44-472: A female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.99. In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

66-471: Is a city in Desha County , Arkansas , United States. The population was 4,219 at the 2010 census . The history of the city of McGehee and the history of the railroad through McGehee are intricately interwoven. The history of the railroad dates back to 1870 when a railroad was constructed from Pine Bluff southeast through Varner , to Chicot County . Important in the history of the town of McGehee

88-560: Is the Owl with red and white serving as the school colors. The Southeast Arkansas Public Library operates the McGehee Branch Library. Dumas, Arkansas Dumas ( / ˈ d uː m ɪ s / DO -miss ) is a city in Desha County , Arkansas , United States. The population was 4,706 at the 2010 census . In 1870, a planter, merchant and surveyor of French descent, William B. Dumas, bought acres of farmland from

110-520: Is the McGehee family which came to the area from Alabama in 1857. Benjamin McGehee, his wife, Sarah, a son, Abner, and daughters Laura and Mary settled on land that is now a part of McGehee. Abner McGehee, son of Benjamin and Sarah McGehee, purchased 240 acres (0.97 km ) of land on July 1, 1876, on which the town of McGehee was later to be located. When the railroad came into McGehee in 1878 and continued south and southwest, people began to move into

132-949: The North Louisiana and Arkansas Railroad and the Arkansas Midland Railroad directly serving McGehee, and the Union Pacific indirectly serving it through interchange with the Arkansas Midland. U.S. Route 278 passes through the center of town, leading west 26 miles (42 km) to Monticello and intersecting U.S. Routes 65 and 165 on the southeast side of town. US 65/165 leads north 19 miles (31 km) to Dumas . The three highways lead south together for 4 miles (6 km) before splitting; US 65 and 278 continue south 17 miles (27 km) to Lake Village , while US 165 turns southwest and leads 19 miles (31 km) to Montrose . According to

154-616: The United States Census Bureau , McGehee has a total area of 6.8 square miles (17.5 km ), all land. As of the 2020 United States Census , there were 3,849 people, 1,641 households, and 1,147 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2000, there were 4,570 people, 1,836 households, and 1,259 families residing in the city. The population density was 711.7 inhabitants per square mile (274.8/km ). There were 2,044 housing units at an average density of 318.3 per square mile (122.9/km ). The racial makeup of

176-558: The poverty line , including 42.2% of those under age 18 and 23.6% of those age 65 or over. The United States Postal Service operates the McGehee Post Office. As of April 2020, the current mayor of McGehee is Jeff Owyoung. The Japanese American Internment Museum is in McGehee. The McGehee School District operates two public schools, including McGehee Elementary School (PK through grade 6) and McGehee High School (grades 7 through 12). The mascot and athletic emblem

198-484: The trucking industry which hauls farm products from the gins and grain bins of the area to their destination. From a population of 400 in 1879, McGehee has grown into a community of about 5,000 citizens. Port facilities on the Mississippi River are being developed, and the present highway system is rebuilt to accommodate increased traffic. But the city maintains its connections with the railroads, with both

220-625: The Abercrombie Holmes family. The area was named Watson District and the town continued to develop. Then, the District was renamed Dumas and was incorporated in 1904. Dumas proudly proclaims itself as "Home of the Ding Dong Daddy", a reference to the vaudeville song "I'm a Ding Dong Daddy from Dumas" by Phil Baxter . However, this is up for debate, as the city of Dumas, Texas , also lays claim, with some documentation, to

242-621: The Hood-Nic Festival, an annual car show held in the city. One suspect was later arrested and admitted to firing a gun at another man present at the festival. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.4 km ), all land. The city is located in the Delta Lowlands sub-region of the Arkansas Delta , producing a topography which is largely flat. The climate in

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264-728: The McGehee and Delta school districts petitioned the Arkansas Board of Education , asking for an annexation of Delta into McGehee. The board approved the annexation on April 26, 2004. On July 1, 2004, the Delta Special School District and the Arkansas City School District were merged into the McGehee district. This Arkansas school-related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . McGehee, Arkansas McGehee / m ə ˈ ɡ iː / mə- GHEE

286-421: The age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 23.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.19. In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.1% under

308-461: The age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 25,754, and the median income for a family was $ 32,255. Males had a median income of $ 28,396 versus $ 19,363 for females. The per capita income for

330-530: The area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dumas has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. As of the 2020 United States Census , there were 4,001 people, 1,739 households, and 1,207 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2000, there were 5,238 people, 1,977 households, and 1,399 families residing in

352-481: The area. Abner McGehee constructed a large commissary building and entered the mercantile business to accommodate the new arrivals. One of the first buildings in the area was a sawmill . The lumber cut in this mill was used to build shotgun-type rent houses. A post office was established in the McGehee commissary, and in 1879 Abner McGehee became the first postmaster. The post office was named McGehee and served between 400 and 500 people. An order of incorporation

374-705: The city was $ 12,727. About 22.6% of families and 28.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 39.9% of those under age 18 and 23.4% of those age 65 or over. Dumas is served by the Dumas School District . The Southeast Arkansas Public Library operates the Dumas Branch Library. U.S. Route 65 passes through the city, leading northwest 41 miles (66 km) to Pine Bluff and south (with U.S. Route 165 ) 19 miles (31 km) to McGehee . US 165 leads northeast from Dumas 34 miles (55 km) to DeWitt . In September 2011

396-415: The city was 56.72% White , 41.51% Black or African American , 0.57% Native American , 0.24% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 0.22% from other races , and 0.70% from two or more races. 1.49% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,836 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 22.9% had

418-515: The city. The population density was 1,768.0 inhabitants per square mile (682.6/km ). There were 2,177 housing units at an average density of 734.8 units per square mile (283.7 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 26.62% White , 70.02% Black or African American , 0.08% Native American , 0.50% Asian , 2.00% from other races , and 0.78% from two or more races. 3.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,977 households, out of which 36.4% had children under

440-627: The song being about them. On February 24, 2007, Dumas was struck by a long-tracked EF3 tornado . Twenty-eight people were injured, and many homes and business were damaged or destroyed. Police said on CNN that "the feed mill was the local employer and now it is gone". Following the storm, U.S. Senator Mark Pryor criticized the Federal Emergency Management Agency 's response to the recovery and cleanup efforts. On March 19, 2022, two gunmen killed one person and injured at least 26 others, including six children, at

462-410: Was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 21,909, and the median income for a family was $ 25,270. Males had a median income of $ 31,429 versus $ 19,464 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 14,191. About 26.7% of families and 30.0% of the population were below

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484-407: Was signed March 5, 1906. The first meeting of the town council was held July 21, 1906. During World War II , the outskirts of McGehee was the site of an American detention camp used to house Japanese and Japanese-American civilians who had previously lived on the U.S. West Coast . Today the economy of the area is largely dependent upon agriculture . The railroad has been largely replaced by

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