100-473: The Old Springdale High School is a historic former school building on Johnson Street in Springdale, Arkansas . It is a 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 -story red brick Romanesque Revival building, with round-arch windows at the second level and a prominent entry pavilion at the center. The school was designed by A. O. Clark and completed in 1909. It is distinguished as a fine example of Clark's early work, and as
200-556: A 133% growth in population between the 1990 and 2010 censuses. During this period of rapid growth, the city has seen the establishment of a Springdale campus of Northwest Arkansas Community College and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals minor league baseball team move into Arvest Ballpark . Tyson remains the city's top employer, and is visible throughout the city. Many public features bear the Tyson name, including
300-508: A Southern city, college town, and the fast-growing Northwest Arkansas metro area. Fayetteville shares many of the characteristics commonly given to Arkansas as a Southern state, yet it has also absorbed cultural influence from the Mid and South West. Located in the mid-South, Fayetteville's culture is distinct and it differs from the southeastern portion of the state and other Southeastern Conference college towns, areas more commonly associated with
400-477: A female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02, and the average family size was 3.54. In the city, the population had a median age was 29.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males. The economy of Northwest Arkansas
500-596: A few blocks of West Avenue lined with unique shops, restaurants and bars. Adjacent to the University of Arkansas campus, several of Dickson Street's establishments cater to students and locals alike. The district has been enjoying a rejuvenation that began in the 1980s by Dickson Street merchants who had watched the street turn into a dilapidated, crime-filled area. Many businesses had relocated onto College Avenue, leaving Dickson Street empty and in disrepair. The steady improvements by local entrepreneurs during this time lured
600-643: A foreign language, and study to apply for US citizenship. Springdale has a campus of the Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC). This two-year public community college provides associate degrees and non-credit courses. Ecclesia College is a small religious work college accredited through the Association for Biblical Higher Education located in western Springdale. South of Springdale in Fayetteville, Arkansas,
700-580: A large donation by the Walton family. Senior Walk is a 5-mile (8.0 km) sidewalk record of every graduate from the University of Arkansas. It spans nearly the entire sidewalk network in the core of the campus. During the last decade, the university has drawn a large influx of students from bordering states, largely due to the New Arkansan Non-Resident Tuition Award scholarship program. As of Spring 2018, nearly 40% of
800-543: A lovelier elevation, or a lovelier grove of graceful oaks, or a more commanding view, or, in fine, a spot better suited and adapted for the purposes designated than the one chosen for said University [of Arkansas] site and farm. Noah Putnam Gates, first president of the University of Arkansas Fayetteville is located in the Boston Mountains , a subset of The Ozarks which runs through Northwest Arkansas, southern Missouri , and Eastern Oklahoma . The rocks of
900-788: A much-increased demand of through travelers following the unanticipated and rapid growth of Northwest Arkansas. Major construction along the I-49 corridor included the Bella Vista Bypass , which was opened to traffic north of Springdale in October 2021. Future plans for the I-49 corridor include completion of a freeway segment through the Ouachita Mountains to Texarkana. Major north–south routes, from west to east: Major east–west routes, listed from south to north: The City of Springdale's major provider of public transportation
1000-438: A population of 347,045 at the 2000 census which had increased to 463,204 by the 2010 Census (an increase of 33.47 per cent). The Metropolitan Statistical Area does not consist of the usual principal-city-with- suburbs morphology; instead Springdale is bordered to the north by Rogers , the south by Fayetteville , and the northwest by Bentonville , with smaller cities like Lowell and Johnson in between. Springdale lies in
1100-588: A population of 463,205 at the 2010 census which had increased to 546,725 by the 2020 Census (an increase of 24.2 per cent). Although the Metropolitan Statistical Area does not consist of the usual principal-city-with- suburbs geography, Fayetteville's adjacent communities include Elkins , Farmington , Greenland , Habberton , Johnson , and Wyman . Fayetteville is entirely contained within Fayetteville Township , as
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#17327935958731200-559: A small building constructed by James Holmsley. In 1832 David Walker, Chief Justice of the Arkansas supreme court, built a double log cabin on what is now Center Street. In 1822 Archibald Yell , the second Governor of Arkansas, built a house and called it "Waxhaw" after his home in North Carolina . This was on the outskirts of town then but now is a street named after him that connects College and School streets. The first hotels were
1300-684: A variety of events, including First Thursday on the Square, the Block Street Block Party, the Lights of the Ozarks Festival, Last Night Fayetteville, and Fayetteville Farmer's Market. Containing boutiques, restaurants, music venues, museums, condos, the visitor center, and a convention center, the Square is constituted of both historic structures and new constructions. The farmers' market began in 1974 and runs 7am to 1pm from
1400-443: A variety of industrial/manufacturing employers present in the city, including Apex Tool Group , Ball Corporation , Brunner & Lay, Dayco Products , and Pratt & Whitney . This strong industrial sector differentiates the city among the four large principal cities of Northwest Arkansas. Springdale Public Schools is the largest school district in Arkansas, providing educational services to over 23,000 students on 29 campuses in
1500-410: A year, with 57 days over 90 °F (32 °C) annually. January is the coldest month with an average high of 46 °F (8 °C) and an average low of 26 °F (−3 °C). The city's highest temperature was 111 °F (43.9 °C), recorded in 1954. The lowest temperature recorded was −24 °F (−31 °C), in 1899. Precipitation is weakly seasonal, with a bimodal pattern: wet seasons in
1600-399: A year. January is the coldest month with an average high of 46.5 °F (8.1 °C) and an average low of 26.9 °F (−2.8 °C). Highs below 32 °F (0 °C) occur on average 10.4 times a year, with 0.6 nights per year dropping below 0 °F (−18 °C). The city's highest temperature was 111 °F (43.9 °C), recorded on July 14, 1954. The lowest temperature recorded
1700-500: Is Ozark Regional Transit . The bus-based regional transit system runs throughout Washington and Benton Counties and is administrated by the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD). The nearest intercity bus service is provided by Jefferson Lines in nearby Fayetteville . Fayetteville, Arkansas Fayetteville ( / ˈ f eɪ ə t v ɪ l / ) is the second-most populous city in
1800-647: Is a general aviation airport located near downtown Springdale. Commercial air service in Northwest Arkansas is available from Northwest Arkansas National Airport in Highfill . The major through route in Springdale is Interstate 49 / US 71 / US 62 (the concurrent routes are unsigned and thus the route is simply known as I-49 in Springdale). This fully controlled access , four-lane expressway
1900-429: Is a discontinuous piece of a route ultimately planned to connect Kansas City, Missouri to New Orleans, Louisiana . Formerly designated as Interstate 540 with the re-designation as Interstate 49 being granted by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration in 2014, the highway became the first freeway in the area when it was completed in the 1990s to relieve the former US 71 (now US 71B ) of
2000-413: Is a great magnet for fresh faces and young professionals from all across the nation and the world. Fall 2017 enrollment reports indicate that 55% of U of A students were from Arkansas, 40% from out of state, and the remaining 5% from foreign countries. Fayetteville has a strong BBQ tradition, and the majority of the city's BBQ joints serve Memphis-style barbecue , with some Texas influence. Fayetteville
2100-661: Is also apparent along College Avenue , which contains hundreds of shops and restaurants. Northeast of campus are the Wilson Park Historic District and the Mount Nord Historic District . The Fayetteville Historic Square is the original city center of Fayetteville, and Dickson Street is the best-known entertainment district in Arkansas. Homes atop Mount Sequoyah in the eastern part of the city encircle Mount Sequoyah Retreat and Conference Center. Old structures are also located along
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#17327935958732200-449: Is also home to a diverse array of dining options as Thai, Vietnamese, and Cajun eateries can be found throughout the city's commercial districts. The Fayetteville Roots Festival, an annual celebration of local cuisine and music, only adds to the growing foodie culture of Northwest Arkansas with its community celebrations in the historic Fayetteville Square. The University of Arkansas is Fayetteville's biggest attraction, with influence in
2300-586: Is approximately 900 students. A Catholic school, St. Raphael School, of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Little Rock , operated in Springdale until its 2013 closure. The nearest Catholic high school is Ozark Catholic Academy in Tontitown . The Northwest Technical Institute (NWTI) provides occupational training for residents of Springdale and Northwest Arkansas. NWTI also has an Adult Education Center where students earn GEDs, study English as
2400-660: Is bordered along the north by Springdale and Johnson . At times, this transition is seamlessly urban. Fayetteville is not bordered to its south, instead opening up to scenic country along the Boston Mountains Scenic Loop . Past the rural communities of Greenland and West Fork is Devil's Den State Park . To the west is Farmington along US Route 62 and to the east is undeveloped land in rural Washington County. The Fayetteville–Springdale–Rogers Metropolitan Area consists of three Arkansas counties : Benton , Madison , and Washington . The area had
2500-695: Is host to many events throughout the year, most notably the Rodeo of the Ozarks . This four-day event began in Springdale in 1944 and brings professional cowboys and cowgirls to the city for one of the nation's top outdoor rodeos. Always hosted on Independence Day weekend, the event brings a parade, the Miss Rodeo of the Ozarks Pageant, and the Grand Entrance to the stadium. It also hosts Buckin' in
2600-560: Is in Springdale Public Schools. Within Benton County, other districts that include sections of Springdale include Bentonville Public Schools and Rogers Public Schools . Shiloh Christian School is a private school founded in 1976 by Cross Church . It is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and Arkansas Nonpublic School Accrediting Association . The PreK-12 student body
2700-483: Is located just off Dickson Street, with an annual audience of 40,000 patrons including 18,500 students reached through outreach programs. The theatre was recognized in 2011 by the American Theatre Wing as one of the nation's ten most promising emerging theatres. Dickson Street is also home to George's Majestic Lounge, the oldest live music venue in Arkansas and one of the oldest bar and concert venues in
2800-524: Is the University of Arkansas . The flagship institution of the University of Arkansas System , it is the largest degree-granting institution in Arkansas, with over 200 degree programs. John Brown University , a private interdenominational Christian liberal arts college, is west of Springdale in Siloam Springs , Arkansas. The Springdale Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency in
2900-717: Is the fourth-most populous city in Arkansas , United States. It is located in both Washington and Benton counties in Northwest Arkansas . Located on the Springfield Plateau deep in the Ozark Mountains , Springdale has long been an important industrial city for the region. In addition to several trucking companies, the city is home to the world headquarters of Tyson Foods , the world's largest meat producing company. Originally named Shiloh ,
3000-657: Is the first in America to be awarded the designation of "Bike City" by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the world governing body of cycling. It was given the title in 2021 due to it not only hosting major UCI cycling events, but also its work in developing cycling through programs and infrastructure. The city hosts the Walmart shareholders meetings each year at Bud Walton Arena . In 1828, George McGarrah settled at Big Spring with his family on
3100-421: Is the second most populated city in Arkansas. In the 2010 census, Fayetteville had a population of 73,580 and grew by 26.8 percent from the year 2000. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 93,949 people, 36,705 households, and 16,703 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2010, there were 73,580 people, 33,661 households, and 14,574 families residing in the city. The population density
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3200-555: Is water. The city is centrally located in Washington County, Arkansas , along Interstate 49 / US Route 71 . This is the only fully controlled access route through the area, which replaced the winding US 71 (now US 71B ) in the 1990s. An interstate connection with Fort Smith to the south and Kansas City, Missouri , to the north has contributed to Fayetteville's growth. Within Washington County, Fayetteville
3300-612: Is welcomed through the use of various specialized groups. Positions are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. Commissions include: The Springdale Housing Authority and Springdale Public Facilities Board also help direct the City of Springdale on matters within their purview. Springdale is represented by Republican Steve Womack Representative for Arkansas's 3rd congressional district. The Springdale Municipal Airport
3400-530: The Battle of Prairie Grove in December 1862, and housed injured troops on Dickson Street . Confederate troops besieged Union soldiers in Fayetteville on April 18, 1863, at the present-day intersection of College Avenue ( U.S. Route 71B ) and Dickson Street, and at their headquarters. Union soldiers held the city against cannon fire and cavalry attacks, although their headquarters sustained damage. The building
3500-642: The Deep South . Many of the city's first settlers came from Mid South states like Kentucky and Tennessee , who found the Ozarks similar to the Appalachian Mountains back home. The uplands of Arkansas, including the Fayetteville area, did not participate in large-scale plantation farming with slaves like the Arkansas Delta , instead electing to settle in small clusters, relying largely on subsistence agriculture and hunting rather than
3600-592: The Fayetteville National Cemetery in 1867. A cemetery for Confederate dead was founded in 1873. Newspapers were established early; in 1859, Elias Cornelius Boudinot , a young half- Cherokee attorney, and James Pettigrew founded The Arkansan. The Fayetteville Weekly Democrat began publishing in 1868. It later developed as the Northwest Arkansas Times , and is still in print today. The Fayetteville Schools District
3700-463: The Midwest . Opened by George Pappas in 1927, George's was the first bar in the state to integrate in the late 1950s, and began hosting live concerts in the 1970s. The Fayetteville Historic Square has been the center of Fayetteville since the county's first courthouse was located there in 1829. The area is surrounded by wide sidewalks, landscaped gardens, and one-way streets. The Square plays host to
3800-722: The Mount Nord Historic District , Washington-Willow Historic District , and Wilson Park Historic District . The Square is anchored by five NRHP structures; the original Fayetteville post office built in 1911, the Old Bank of Fayetteville Building, the Lewis Brothers Building constructed in 1908, the Mrs. Young Building built in 1887, and the Guisinger Building. The former Washington County Courthouse and Old Washington County Jail are located one block east of
3900-459: The U.S. state of Arkansas , the county seat of Washington County , and the most populous city in Northwest Arkansas . The city had a population of 93,949 as of the 2020 census , which was estimated to have increased to 101,680 by 2023. The city is on the outskirts of the Boston Mountains , within the Ozarks . It was named after Fayetteville, Tennessee , from which many settlers had come, and
4000-544: The USGS Board on Geographic Names . The other 2 are listed as "historical populated places." Annexations since 1870 are displayed on Fayetteville's website in the interactive maps section. Fayetteville's second annexations took place in 1946 when it incorporated Fayette Junction and McNair into the city. Baldwin was added the following year, with Barbara and Ruckers Grove being annexed in 1967. Fayetteville's most recent annexation occurred in 1982 when White Rock
4100-523: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 108.9 square miles (282 km ), of which, 108.3 square miles (280 km ) of it is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km ) of it, or 0.62%, is water. The city limits extend north into southern Benton County. Springdale is bordered by the cities of Cave Springs , Lowell , to the north, by Elm Springs and Tontitown to the west, and by Johnson and Fayetteville to
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4200-546: The University of Arkansas School of Law . The house where they were married and lived is now the Clinton House Museum highlighting his early political life and features campaign memorabilia, a replica of Hillary's wedding dress, a photo gallery, and footage from his early campaign commercials. Fayetteville does not host any professional sports teams, allowing the Arkansas Razorbacks to control
4300-469: The Walton Arts Center , today Arkansas's premier center for arts and entertainment, to locate on Dickson Street, a decision that proved beneficial to all parties involved. The Walton Arts Center is the result of a joint effort between the City of Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas to bring arts to the city. The center is located on Dickson Street halfway between the University and
4400-501: The humid subtropical climate zone ( Köppen Cfa ) with influence from the humid continental climate type. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The climate is similar to that of nearby Fayetteville . July is the hottest month of the year, with an average high of 89 °F (32 °C) and an average low of 69 °F (21 °C). Temperatures above 100 °F (38 °C) are uncommon but not rare, occurring on average twice
4500-436: The town square . It currently features a full Broadway theatre season, arts camps, continuing education opportunities for teachers of the arts, University-sponsored performances in addition to serving as a host for community events. A considerable donation from the namesake Walton family assisted greatly in the construction of the building. TheatreSquared , Northwest Arkansas's only year-round professional regional theatre,
4600-668: The Boston Mountains were formed when sandstones and shales were deposited on top of the Springfield Plateau during the Pennsylvanian Period. In the Fayetteville area, following uplift during the Ouachita orogeny , the sediments were eroded to expose the Mississippian limestone formations of the Springfield Plateau, while south of Fayetteville the remaining deeply eroded Pennsylvanian sediments form
4700-662: The Burnside House and the Onstott House. Fayetteville was incorporated as a town on November 3, 1836. In 1859, a city charter was obtained from the Legislature. During the Civil War the municipal government was suspended and was not reinstated until 1867. P.V. Rhea was the president of the town trustees in 1836; J.W. Walker was the first mayor under the charter of 1859, and M.L. Harrison was the first mayor when
4800-590: The Deep South. The city also derives a cultural identity from the University of Arkansas , exhibiting many trademarks of a college town such as a prominent arts and music scene, socially-progressive residents, an emphasis on supporting local businesses, and a community focus on environmental sustainability. Fayetteville also shares a passion for collegiate athletics similar to many other Southeastern Conference member institution cities, such as Oxford, Mississippi , and College Station, Texas . The University itself
4900-666: The Farmers Market Coalition for its formatting which allows farmers to interact directly with customers and also empowering each vendor with a vote before making major changes in market policy. The farmers' market moves to the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks for Sunday mornings with 20–30 vendors, with some vendors also choosing to attend the Mill District Farmer's Market on Thursday evenings. The Fayetteville Public Library, founded in 1916,
5000-722: The Ozarks (a Professional Bull Riders [PBR] event), Arenacross (a motocross competition with professional and amateur exhibitions) during Bikes Blues and BBQ weekend and other motorized exhibitions. Springdale is home to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals , the minor league baseball team of the Texas League . The team, formerly known as the Wichita Wranglers , relocated in 2008 upon completion of Arvest Ballpark . The stadium has 6,500 seats and additional grass berm seating as well as suites and event space for private events. Approximately 70 Naturals home games are played in
5100-493: The Randal Tyson Recreational Complex, Don Tyson Parkway, Helen Tyson Middle School, John Tyson Elementary and Don Tyson School of Innovation. Governor Mike Beebe signed an act into law recognizing Springdale as "The Poultry Capital Of The World" in 2013. Springdale was formerly called "Shiloh", after the local Shiloh church, and was platted under that original name in 1866. In 1878, the town
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#17327935958735200-403: The Springdale area, sandstone and shale were deposited on top of the Springfield Plateau during the Pennsylvanian Period. These were eroded after the Ouachita orogeny and uplift, exposing Mississippian limestone formations of the Springfield Plateau visible today. The Northwest Arkansas region consists of three Arkansas counties : Benton , Madison , and Washington . The area had
5300-557: The Square. The Headquarters House served as a command post in the city for both the Union and Confederacy during the Civil War, and today serves as a museum. The Fayetteville National Cemetery is also listed on the NRHP. Built in 1867 following the Civil War, the cemetery has been expanded from its original 1,800 interments to over 7,000 interments. Fayetteville was the first home of Bill and Hillary Clinton while they both taught law at
5400-619: The Top 5 programs in the United States. Transportation company J. B. Hunt is based in Lowell, Arkansas . It has donated millions of dollars to the university's logistics program, including $ 10 million funding the J.B. Hunt Center for Academic Excellence that completed in 2010. The University of Arkansas has also been changing into a research-centered university since the late-20th century. The university's stated goals now include becoming
5500-651: The University of Arkansas. The Sam M. Walton College of Business (named for Sam Walton ) at the University has received numerous donations from the Walton family . Tyson also has a presence on campus at the Tyson Center for Excellence in Poultry Science , which holds classes for the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences . The poultry science program at Arkansas is one of
5600-484: The William McIlroy Bank four years later. This institution remains today as Arvest Bank . In 1954, a few days after Charleston , Fayetteville was the second school district in the southern United States to implement school integration in response to Brown v. Board of Education . ...yet I venture the assertion that nowhere in said country—or for that matter, in any part of the state—could be found
5700-405: The age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.54. The median income for a household in the city
5800-524: The city changed its name to Springdale when applying for a post office in 1872. It is included in the four-county Northwest Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is ranked 102nd in terms of population in the United States with 546,725 in 2020 according to the United States Census Bureau. The city had a population of 84,161 at the 2020 Census. Springdale has been experiencing a population boom in recent years, as indicated by
5900-409: The city was $ 31,393, and the median income for a family was $ 62,258. Males had a median income of $ 42,004 versus $ 29,373 for females, indicating a huge income disparity. The per capita income for the city was $ 26,267. 43.7% of the population and 29.9% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.0% of those under the age of 18 and 17.3% of those 65 and older were living below
6000-482: The city were from Fayetteville, Tennessee , which was itself named for Fayetteville , North Carolina (where some of its earliest residents had lived before moving to Tennessee). That original Fayetteville was named for General Lafayette , a French general who helped the colonies gain independence in the American Revolutionary War . The first store in Fayetteville was opened by John Nye in
6100-430: The city's finest example of Romanesque architecture. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. It is currently used as the Springdale Public Schools Administration Building. This article about a property in Washington County, Arkansas on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Springdale, Arkansas Springdale
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#17327935958736200-435: The city. As of 2017, Springdale had 208 police department employees, including civilian and support staff. The Springdale Fire Department is a career fire service providing emergency medical services , fire cause determination , fire prevention , fire suppression , hazardous materials mitigation , and rescue services . Springdale has been listed as an ISO Class 1 city since 2017. Parsons Stadium in eastern Springdale
6300-607: The city. Pre-kindergarten, seventeen elementary schools, four middle schools, Springdale High School , Har-Ber High School , and the Don Tyson School of Innovation constitute the district. The district offers a variety of programs, including International Baccalaurate Programme and the (Environmental and Spatial Technology) EAST Initiative. College prep programs (academies) for Engineering and Architecture, IT, Law and Public Safety, and Medical Profession Education allow students to begin specialized instruction. Most of Springdale, including all portions of Springdale in Washington County,
6400-485: The economic engine for the region, the state of Arkansas, and beyond. This focus on innovation has helped draw students who were interested in research to Fayetteville. This shift in emphasis was recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching with classification in the category of "R1, Highest Research Activity," in 2011. In 2011, DataRank , a company which provides businesses with tools for analyzing conversations about their brands and competitors,
6500-450: The first Saturday in April through the last Saturday before Thanksgiving set in the Fayetteville Historic Square . Over 60 vendors provide locally grown fruits and vegetables in addition to crafts, flower bouquets, music and art, making the Fayetteville Farmers' Market very diverse. Upon receiving a grant in 2011, the Fayetteville Farmers' Market now accepts electronic benefit transfer (EBT) and food stamps. The market has been praised by
6600-409: The former Butterfield Overland Mail route, a stagecoach route to San Francisco, California , now known as Old Wire Road . Fifteenth Street forms the southernmost residential district of Fayetteville, with the Fayetteville Industrial Park to its east. Fayetteville has annexed six unincorporated communities within its current corporate limits. Four of them are still listed as "populated places" by
6700-411: The government was reorganized in 1867. The telegraph came to Fayetteville in 1860, strung along the Military Road from St. Louis, Missouri , to Little Rock . During the American Civil War , the Union General Samuel Ryan Curtis occupied Fayetteville on February 18, 1862, and the following week, the Battle of Pea Ridge took place northeast of Fayetteville. The city housed wounded soldiers from
6800-399: The islands. The Marshall Islands opened a consulate in the city in 2008. The Marshallese could easily settle in the U.S. as their country is in a free association with the United States. Photographer Lawrence Sumulong stated that this is the largest concentration of ethnic Marshallese in the United States. 56.8% of Springdale's population describes themselves as religious, slightly above
6900-410: The legislative body for the city. Also included in the council's duties is balancing the city's budget and passing ordinances. The body also controls the representatives of specialized city commissions underneath their jurisdiction. Two members are elected from each of the city's four wards. The Council meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the City Administration Building. Citizen input
7000-469: The modern day corner of Spring and Willow, founding the town of Washington, and starting work on the courthouse. On October 17, Washington County was established, Washington chosen as the county seat. The Washington Courthouse was finished in 1829, and also contained the post office. Later in the year Postmaster Larkin Newton changed the name to the Fayetteville Courthouse, to avoid confusing with Washington , Hempstead County . Two councilmen selected to name
7100-737: The national average of 48.8%. 25.6% of people in Springdale who describe themselves as having a religion are Baptist (14.5% of the city's total population). 12.5% of people holding a religion are Catholic (7.1% of the city's total population). According to the 2010 US Census, the total population was 69,797. Of this, 45,185 (64.74%) were White, 15,332 (21.97%) were some other race, 3,976 (5.70%) were Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islanders, 2,011 (2.88%) were two or more races, 1,363 (1.95%) were Asian, 1,251 (1.79%) were Black or African American, 679 (0.97%) were American Indian or Alaska Native. 24,592 (35.38%) were Hispanic or Latino (of any race) There were 22,678 households, out of which 41.9% had children under
7200-413: The national average. Walmart is based in nearby Bentonville, Arkansas , and is one of six Fortune 500 corporations based in the state (the others being Dillard's , J.B. Hunt , Murphy Oil , Tyson Foods , and Windstream ). Tyson Foods is based in Springdale, Arkansas , which is adjacent to the north of Fayetteville. Despite not being based in Fayetteville, these corporations have a big impact through
7300-535: The north has greatly helped to grow Springdale. Within Washington County, Springdale is bordered along the south by Fayetteville and Johnson. In some locations, this transition is seamless. The city extends west and east along Highway 412 toward Tontitown and Beaver Lake , respectively. Springdale is located on the Springfield Plateau , a subset of The Ozarks which run through northwest Arkansas, southern Missouri , and Northeastern Oklahoma . In
7400-427: The poor housing market during the economic downturn. Springdale has a robust poultry processing industry, including large hatcheries and/or processing plants owned and operated by Tyson Foods, Cargill, and George's throughout the city. Since Tyson Foods and George's are based in the city, a host of administrative/executive/support staff is also employed in Springdale to support these large operations. Springdale also has
7500-417: The poverty line. 69.6% of Fayetteville's population describes themselves as religious, above the national average of 48.34%. 50.8% of people in Fayetteville who describe themselves as having a religion are Baptist (37.22% of the city's total population). 15.5% of people holding a religion are Catholic (7.7% of the city's total population). There are also higher proportions of Methodists and Pentecostals above
7600-474: The region has seen a growth of 8,300 jobs in the region, with 6,100 added in education and health professions and 4,300 jobs added in the leisure and hospitality jobs related to the region's cultural amenities. The government and transportation sectors have remained relatively constant between 2007 and 2013, however the manufacturing sector has seen steady decline, mirroring national averages. The construction and real estate sectors saw large declines attributable to
7700-409: The settlement patterns common in the Midwest and Deep South. The hillbilly stereotype given to the Ozarks and Appalachians is largely a derivative of the difficult topography, poor quality or absent formal education, and mostly cashless self-sustaining economy found in those regions. Fayetteville's large proportion of Southern Baptist and Methodist adherents reflect the trend often associated with
7800-568: The social, economic and educational aspects of Fayetteville. As the state's flagship university, U of A has become integrated with Fayetteville and vice versa. Currently ranked the #157th best university in the country, the University of Arkansas Campus Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places contains 71 acres (29 ha) and 25 buildings within a park-like arboretum . In autumn, hundreds of parents travel to Fayetteville to help their children move into
7900-409: The south. The city is located in both Benton and Washington counties along Interstate 49 / US Highway 62 / US Highway 71 (I-49/US 62/US 71). This is the only fully controlled access route through the area, which replaced the winding US 71 (now US 71B ) in the 1990s. An interstate connection with Fort Smith to the south and Kansas City, Missouri , to
8000-466: The spring and fall, and relatively drier summers and winters, but some rain in all months. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 84,161 people, 26,443 households, and 19,475 families residing in the city. The city is home to the largest community of Marshall Islanders in the United States , which dates to the 1980s, when one Marshall Islander arrived in the city to work for Tyson Foods and subsequently spread word of plentiful jobs to others in
8100-601: The stadium every year. In 2013, Arvest Ballpark hosted the 77th annual Texas League All-Star Game. Springdale operates within the mayor-city council form of government. The mayor is elected by a citywide election to serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the city by presiding over all city functions, policies, rules and laws. Once elected, the mayor also allocates duties to city employees. Mayors serve four-year terms and can serve unlimited terms. The city council consists of eight members who together form
8200-550: The state of Arkansas and the United States overall. Between 2007 and 2013, the region saw unemployment rates significantly below those of peer regions and the national average, while also seeing a 1% net growth of jobs. The region's gross domestic product grew 7.0% over the aforementioned time period and bankruptcies, building permits, and per capita incomes are returning to pre-Recession rates. The professional, education, and health care sectors of Northwest Arkansas' economy have been growing steadily since 2007. Between 2007 and 2013,
8300-501: The steep Boston Mountains. Fayetteville is also the namesake of the Fayetteville Shale , a geological formation which has recently become an epicenter for natural gas extraction by hydraulic fracturing . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 55.2 square miles (143 km ), of which, 53.8 square miles (139 km ) of it is land and 1.4 square miles (3.6 km ) of it (2.59%)
8400-476: The student population is made up of students hailing from outside of Arkansas. As a result, student-centered off-campus apartments communities are being rapidly built to accommodate the growing student population. Dickson Street is the primary entertainment district in the region, including musical and stage performances, shopping, bars, and restaurants. The West Dickson Street Commercial Historic District includes several blocks along its namesake street as well as
8500-681: The township and city have identical boundaries. Although Arkansas generally does not use its civil townships for any governmental purpose, they are used for voting boundaries in some places. Generally the part of Fayetteville west of I-49/US 71 is called west Fayetteville. Another prominent district is Uptown Fayetteville, which encompasses the scores of business and new homes near the Northwest Arkansas Mall in north Fayetteville. The University of Arkansas defines its own part of Fayetteville, with dozens of student apartments and restaurants located near campus . The University's impact
8600-572: The various residence halls and apartments in the area, with thousands more attending Razorback football home games. Fans return for basketball games to pack Bud Walton Arena , which was the fifth-largest on-campus arena upon completion. In spring the Hogs baseball team can be seen in Baum Stadium , named one of the top college baseball facilities in the South by Rivals.com in 2010 due to the use of
8700-483: The year. Fayetteville contains 40 listings on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), the official federal list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation. The University of Arkansas Campus Historic District constitutes the historic core of the UA campus. Residential historic districts with historically and architecturally significant contributions to Fayetteville include
8800-532: Was $ 26,523, and the median income for a family was $ 46,407. Males had a median income of $ 31,495 versus $ 26,492 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 18,645. 21.3% of the population and 17.4% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 33.6% of those under the age of 18 and 6.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. There were 22,805 households, out of which 46.0% had individuals under 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 13.3% had
8900-411: Was 1,333.0 inhabitants per square mile (514.7/km ). There were 38,281 housing units at an average density of 693.5 per square mile (267.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 89.8% White, 6.0% Black or African American, 0.8% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 2.8% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. 6.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Fayetteville
9000-405: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 3.02. In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.9% under the age of 18, 23.6% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. The median income for a household in
9100-560: Was added to the city limits. Fayetteville has a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen Cfa ). Fayetteville experiences all four seasons and does receive cold air masses from the north; however, some of the Arctic masses are blocked by the higher elevations of the Ozarks. July is the hottest month of the year, with an average high of 88.7 °F (31.5 °C) and an average low of 69.4 °F (20.8 °C). Temperatures above 100 °F (38 °C) are rare but do occur, on average, 3 times
9200-492: Was founded in Fayetteville. In 2016, the City of Fayetteville announced its intention to become "The Startup City of the South" and work on further development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. This endeavor is fostered through support from the University of Arkansas and non-profit initiatives such as the Walton Family Foundation and Community Venture Foundation. Fayetteville's culture is a combination of
9300-533: Was founded on March 20, 1871, as the first independent school district in Arkansas. The public school system was established by the Reconstruction era legislature; before the war, all education was private. Arkansas had struggled with a state banking crisis , resulting in the illegality of banking until 1868. Following the reinstatement, the Stark Bank became the first bank in the state in 1872, becoming
9400-510: Was historically based upon agriculture and poultry. In recent decades, Northwest Arkansas has seen rapid growth and diversification of its economy based upon the three Fortune 500 companies based there—Walmart, Tyson Foods , and J.B. Hunt —while also seeing a growing University of Arkansas and cultural amenities sector. Although impacted by the Great Recession , Northwest Arkansas' economy fared better than most peer metropolitan areas,
9500-513: Was incorporated on November 3, 1836. Fayetteville is included in the three-county Fayetteville– Springdale – Rogers metropolitan statistical area , with 576,403 residents in 2020. Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas , the state's flagship university. When classes are in session, thousands of students on campus change up the pace of the city. Thousands of Arkansas Razorbacks alumni and fans travel to Fayetteville to attend football , basketball , and baseball games. The city
9600-517: Was incorporated with the name of Springdale. In 2020, voters of the city of Bethel Heights decided to merge with Springdale after the city sanitation plant received several violations from the Arkansas Health Department . The city was eventually annexed on August 21st, 2020. An intense EF3 tornado struck the town on March 30 , 2022, heavily damaging or destroying several structures and injuring seven people. According to
9700-556: Was relocated in October 2004 into a $ 23 million building, which was the first "green" building in Arkansas. The Blair Library was awarded the 2005 Thomson Gale Library Journal Honorable Mention Library of the Year award, and, as a testament to its popularity, has seen its popularity increase, with twice as many items checked out in 2005 than in 1997. The library includes a local coffeeshop, Arsaga's, and hosts several events, including film festivals, book signings, and public forums throughout
9800-647: Was restored and is operated as the Headquarters House , a museum of the Washington County Historical Society. Fayetteville was occupied from December 1862 until May 1865 (except May–September 1863) by the First Arkansas Union Cavalry, a regiment of Union men from Northwest Arkansas. Union forces repelled a Confederate attack in October 1864. After the war, the United States government established
9900-560: Was the third best educated city in Arkansas (after Maumelle ) in the 2010 Census, proportionately, with 40.5% of adults age 25 or older holding an associate degree or higher, and 24.6% of adults possessing a bachelor's degree or higher. There were 33,661 households, out of which 19.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.4% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 58.7% were non-families. 45.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who
10000-488: Was −24 °F (−31 °C), on February 12, 1899. Precipitation is weakly seasonal, with a bimodal pattern: wet seasons in the spring and fall, and relatively drier summers and winters, but some rain in all months. The spring wet season is more pronounced than fall, with the highest rainfall in May. This differs slightly from the climate in central Arkansas, where the fall wet season is more comparable to spring. Fayetteville
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