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22-676: The Hester-Lenz House is a historic house at 905 AR 5 N in Benton, Arkansas . Built in 1836 on what was then the Southwest Trail or the Military Road, it may be the oldest surviving house in Saline County that remains in its original location, and it may have been the location of a vote for independence of the state of Arkansas. The original construction, a two-story log dogtrot believed to have been built about 1836–37,

44-858: A concurrency that runs until Highway 36 in Rose Bud . The route continues north to Heber Springs , where it begins to concur with Highway 16 / Highway 25 . Highway 5 leaves Highway 25 near Wolf Bayou, when Highway 5 begins to run with Highway 87 , named Mountain View Road . The two routes meet Highway 14 in front of the Stone County Medical Center in south Mountain View . Highway 5/Highway 14/Highway 87 run briefly west to Sylamore Avenue, when they meet Highway 9 . Highway 5/Highway 9/Highway 14 run north through town to Allison , when Highway 5 continues northward alone. Passing through

66-423: A household in the county was $ 38,120, and the median income for a family was $ 46,523. Males had a median income of $ 33,131 versus $ 25,943 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 21,466. About 10.40% of families and 13.30% of the population were below the poverty line , including 19.90% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over. The Arkansas Department of Correction Wrightsville Unit

88-702: A suburban area, Highway 5 terminates at an interchange with I-430 and US 70. The Main Street Bridge in Little Rock carries a hidden Highway 5 designation. The route is 0.38 miles (0.61 km) in span and multi-lane divided. The route begins just south of I-57 / US 67 / US 167 at Highway 321 and Highway 367 in Cabot and runs north to cross Highway 89 and Highway 319 . Highway 5 continues north to meet US 64 south of El Paso and Highway 310 near Romance . Highway 5 and Highway 310 form

110-819: Is in Wrightsville . Pulaski County is one of the most Democratic counties in Arkansas and the Southern United States. The city of North Little Rock was ranked the most liberal community in the state. In the Reconstruction Era following the Civil War, Republicans carried the county in every presidential election from 1868 to 1888. Since then, Republicans have only won the county four times: 1956, 1972, 1984, and 1988, all national Republican landslides. Pulaski County has followed in

132-648: Is named for Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski , a Polish -born Continental Army officer who was killed in action at the Siege of Savannah during the Revolutionary War . The county was the site of the Battle of Bayou Fourche on September 10, 1863. The Union army took control the same day and occupied Pulaski County until the end of the Civil War . The county was home to Willow Springs Water Park , one of

154-656: Is the highest for a Democrat in the county since 1976, besting even Arkansas native Bill Clinton in both 1992 and 1996. School districts include: Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of a county. Each township includes unincorporated areas and some may have incorporated towns or cities within part of their space. Townships have limited purposes in modern times. However, the US Census does list Arkansas population based on townships (often referred to as "minor civil divisions"). Townships are also of value for historical purposes in terms of genealogical research. Each town or city

176-615: The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT). Highway 5 begins at an interchange with US 70 and US 70B east of Hot Springs as a two-lane freeway . The route meets Highway 7 in Fountain Lake at a roundabout and continues to northeast as a surface road. In the city of Fountain Lake, Highway 5 has a junction with Highway 128 before entering Saline County and Hot Springs Village . Continuing east,

198-891: The Hester-Lenz House , listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), prior to the Bryant city limits. An intersection with Highway 183 (Reynolds Rd) near the historic Andrew Hunter House gives access to downtown Bryant as well as I-30. Continuing east, Highway 5 intersects Highway 835 (Woody Drive) which leads to the Alexander branch of the Arkansas Department of Human Services 's Youth Service Center, after which it enters Pulaski County . The route meets Otter Creek Road and Highway 338 (Baseline Road), both collector roads for I-30/US 67/US 70 in southwest Little Rock. Entering

220-642: The Missouri state line, including a lengthy overlap with Highway 25 between Heber Springs and Wolf Bayou. A portion of this route is designated as part of the Sylamore Scenic Byway . This segment also contained a former spur route in Mountain Home . The Main Street Bridge in Little Rock carries a third, unsigned, Highway 5 designation. The bridge is 0.38 miles (0.61 km) in span. All three routes are maintained by

242-669: The Ozark National Forest , Highway 5 emerges near Calico Rock . The route takes a turn northwest, concurring with Highway 177 near Norfork . Highway 5 crosses US 62 southeast of Mountain Home . The route becomes 9th Street , meeting US 62B and Highway 201 in downtown Mountain Home. Highway 5 continues northwest to Midway , after which it heads north to the Missouri state line, where it continues as Missouri Route 5 . Missouri Route 5 runs entirely across Missouri and eventually becomes Iowa Highway 5 . Highway 5

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264-514: The U.S. state of Arkansas . With a population of 399,125 as of the 2020 United States Census , it is the most populous county in Arkansas. The county is included in the Little Rock – North Little Rock – Conway metropolitan area. Its county seat is Little Rock, which is also Arkansas's capital and largest city. Pulaski County is Arkansas's fifth county, formed on December 15, 1818, alongside Clark and Hempstead Counties. Pulaski County

286-527: The county. As of the 2000 United States Census , there were 361,474 people, 147,942 households, and 95,718 families residing in the county. The population density was 469 inhabitants per square mile (181/km ). There were 161,135 housing units at an average density of 209 per square mile (81/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 63.96% White , 31.87% Black or African American , 0.39% Native American , 1.25% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 1.09% from other races , and 1.40% from two or more races. 2.44% of

308-448: The footsteps of most urban counties across the country, especially in the era of Barack Obama 's presidency and post-presidency that has seen urban areas turn bluer and rural areas, such as most of Arkansas, to become even redder and more conservative. Donald Trump , the two-time winner of the state with over 60% of the vote, only garnered about 38% in this county, among his worst performances in this state. Joe Biden 's 59.9% share in 2020

330-411: The oldest water parks in the nation, which opened in 1928 and closed in 2013. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 808 square miles (2,090 km ), of which 760 square miles (2,000 km ) is land and 48 square miles (120 km ) (5.9%) is water. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 399,125 people, 158,000 households, and 93,080 families residing in

352-443: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 147,942 households, out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.90% were married couples living together, 15.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.30% were non-families. 30.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

374-579: The remainder of Stagecoach Road as US 70 on December 9, 2021 in a deal with the cities of Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Pulaski County to cover the relocation costs for Rock Region Metro as part of the "30 Crossing" project on I-30. In 2023, a freeway was completed, connecting Highway 5 directly to the Hot Springs Bypass. Highway 5 now begins at an interchange with US 70 and US 70B east of Hot Springs and continues north to where it meets Highway 7 in Fountain Lake . The new section

396-523: The route serves as the southern terminus for Highway 9 at Crows . Northwest of Benton , Highway 5 has a junction with Highway 298 before entering the city and passing several residential subdivisions. Near Saline Memorial Hospital, the route has a junction with I-30 / US 67 / US 70 and Highway 35 . Highway 5 runs east as a frontage road paralleling I-30 toward Little Rock . Highway 35 runs south toward downtown Benton and eventually Sheridan and Monticello . The route passes

418-401: Was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.98. In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.20% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 31.10% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.20 males. The median income for

440-451: Was created in 1926 as one of the original numbered state highways in Arkansas. At time of creation, Highway 5 did not extend south of Little Rock. The segment between Little Rock and Benton is the former alignment of US 67/US 70 in that area and was re-designated as Highway 5 upon completion of the freeway segment of US 67/US 70 (now I-30) in 1955. The Arkansas State Highway Commission truncated Highway 5 at I-430 and renumbered

462-797: Was modified in the late 19th century by German immigrants with their distinctive vernacular styling. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. It has also been known as the Oscar F. Lenz House , as the Lenggenhager House . This article about a property in Saline County, Arkansas on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Arkansas Highway 5 A northern segment of 146.63 miles (235.98 km) runs from I-57 in Cabot north to

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484-412: Was originally scheduled to open in fall 2022; however, the national supply chain crisis delayed the project. Issues with a retaining wall also contributed to the delay, moving the completion date to September 18, 2023. The roadway is a two-lane freeway . [REDACTED] Media related to Arkansas Highway 5 at Wikimedia Commons Pulaski County, Arkansas Pulaski County is a county in

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