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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Arkadelphia, Arkansas
| settlement_type = [[City (Arkansas)|City]]
| official_name = City of Arkadelphia
| image_skyline = Downtown Arkadelphia, AR 001.jpg
| imagesize = 250px
| image_caption = Downtown Arkadelphia
| etymology = [[Greek (language)|Greek]] for "Brother of Arkansas"
| image_map = File:Clark County Arkansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Arkadelphia Highlighted 0501870.svg
| mapsize = 250px
| map_caption = Location of Arkadelphia in Clark County, Arkansas.
| pushpin_map = Arkansas#USA#North America
| pushpin_label = Arkadelphia
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flagu|United States}}
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = {{flag|Arkansas}}
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Arkansas|County]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Clark County, Arkansas|Clark]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of Arkansas townships|Township]]
| subdivision_name3 = Caddo
| government_type = [[City manager]]
| leader_title =
| leader_name =
| established_date =
| area_magnitude =
| area_total_km2 = 20.03
| area_total_sq_mi = 7.74
| area_land_km2 = 20.02
| area_land_sq_mi = 7.73
| area_water_km2 = 0.02
| area_water_sq_mi = 0.01
| elevation_ft = 246
| elevation_m = 75
| population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
| population_footnotes =
| population_total = 10380
| population_metro =
| population_density_km2 = 518.60
| population_density_sq_mi = 1343.17
| timezone = [[Central Time Zone|Central (CST)]]
| utc_offset = −6
| coordinates = {{Coord|34|7|19|N|93|3|58|W|region:US-AR_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| timezone_DST = CDT
| utc_offset_DST = −5
| postal_code_type = [[ZIP Code]]s
| postal_code = 71923, 71998–71999
| area_code = [[Area code 870|870]]
| area_code_type = [[North American Numbering Plan|Area code]]
| blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standards|FIPS code]]
| blank_info = 05-01870
| blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
| blank1_info = 0076188
| website = {{URL|cityofarkadelphia.com}}
| footnotes =
| pop_est_as_of = 2024
| pop_est_footnotes =
| population_est = 9894 {{loss}}
| unit_pref = Imperial
| area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2020">{{cite web|title=2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2020_Gazetteer/2020_gaz_place_05.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 29, 2021}}</ref>
}}
'''Arkadelphia''' is a city in [[Clark County, Arkansas]], United States. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 10,380.<ref name="Census 2020">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0501870| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212180757/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0501870| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Arkadelphia city, Arkansas| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=June 16, 2014}}</ref> The city is the [[county seat]] of Clark County.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=June 7, 2011 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 }}</ref> It is situated at the foothills of the [[Ouachita Mountains]]. Two universities, [[Henderson State University]] and [[Ouachita Baptist University]], are located here. Arkadelphia was incorporated in 1857.
== History ==
The site was settled in about 1809 by John Hemphill, operator of a nearby [[salt works]], Arkansas's first industry. It was known as '''Blakelytown''' until 1839, when the settlement adopted the name Arkadelphia. The town was named "Arkadelphia," a [[portmanteau]] of ''Ark-'' from the state's name ''Arkansas'' and ''adelphia'' from the [[Greek language|Greek]] meaning "brother/place".<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |url=http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9009465/Arkadelphia |title=Arkadelphia (Arkansas, United States) – Encyclopædia Britannica |encyclopedia=Britannica.com |access-date=July 10, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080608071520/http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9009465/Arkadelphia |archive-date=June 8, 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Geography ==
Arkadelphia is located
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|18.9|sqkm|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|18.8|sqkm|order=flip}} is land and {{convert|0.1|sqkm|order=flip|2}}, or 0.49%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0501870| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212180757/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0501870| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Arkadelphia city, Arkansas| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=June 16, 2014}}</ref>
=== Climate ===
The climate is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the [[Köppen climate classification]] system, Arkadelphia has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=22036&cityname=Arkadelphia%2C+Arkansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= |title=Climate Summary for Arkadelphia, Arkansas |access-date=October 26, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150911073728/http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=22036&cityname=Arkadelphia%2C+Arkansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= |archive-date=September 11, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> Arkadelphia was once known as the "City of Rainbows", perhaps because the humid climate often resulted in rain.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Climate in Arkadelphia, Arkansas |url=https://www.bestplaces.net/climate/city/arkansas/arkadelphia |website=BestPlaces}}</ref>
{{Weather box
|___location = Arkadelphia, Arkansas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1899–present)
|single line = Y
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|Jan record high F = 89
|Feb record high F = 87
|Mar record high F = 92
|Apr record high F = 95
|May record high F = 108
|Jun record high F = 112
|Jul record high F = 112
|Aug record high F = 113
|Sep record high F = 109
|Oct record high F = 102
|Nov record high F = 86
|Dec record high F = 82
|year record high F = 113
|Jan high F = 54.7
|Feb high F = 58.8
|Mar high F = 67.5
|Apr high F = 76.3
|May high F = 82.8
|Jun high F = 90.1
|Jul high F = 93.6
|Aug high F = 93.8
|Sep high F = 87.7
|Oct high F = 77.6
|Nov high F = 65.2
|Dec high F = 57.1
|year high F = 75.4
|Jan mean F = 42.7
|Feb mean F = 46.3
|Mar mean F = 54.5
|Apr mean F = 63.2
|May mean F = 71.3
|Jun mean F = 79.1
|Jul mean F = 82.4
|Aug mean F = 81.8
|Sep mean F = 75.3
|Oct mean F = 64.0
|Nov mean F = 52.6
|Dec mean F = 45.4
|year mean F = 63.2
|Jan low F = 30.7
|Feb low F = 33.8
|Mar low F = 41.5
|Apr low F = 50.0
|May low F = 59.8
|Jun low F = 68.0
|Jul low F = 71.2
|Aug low F = 69.8
|Sep low F = 62.9
|Oct low F = 50.5
|Nov low F = 40.1
|Dec low F = 33.7
|year low F = 51.0
|Jan record low F = −2
|Feb record low F = −6
|Mar record low F = 9
|Apr record low F = 23
|May record low F = 34
|Jun record low F = 46
|Jul record low F = 52
|Aug record low F = 48
|Sep record low F = 33
|Oct record low F = 25
|Nov record low F = 11
|Dec record low F = 0
|year record low F = −6
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|Jan precipitation inch = 4.03
|Feb precipitation inch = 4.20
|Mar precipitation inch = 4.88
|Apr precipitation inch = 5.33
|May precipitation inch = 6.60
|Jun precipitation inch = 3.89
|Jul precipitation inch = 4.09
|Aug precipitation inch = 3.32
|Sep precipitation inch = 3.77
|Oct precipitation inch = 4.92
|Nov precipitation inch = 4.40
|Dec precipitation inch = 5.41
|year precipitation inch = 54.84
|Jan snow inch = 0.4
|Feb snow inch = 0.6
|Mar snow inch = 0.3
|Apr snow inch = 0.0
|May snow inch = 0.0
|Jun snow inch = 0.0
|Jul snow inch = 0.0
|Aug snow inch = 0.0
|Sep snow inch = 0.0
|Oct snow inch = 0.0
|Nov snow inch = 0.0
|Dec snow inch = 0.1
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|Jan precipitation days = 7.3
|Feb precipitation days = 6.7
|Mar precipitation days = 7.4
|Apr precipitation days = 6.7
|May precipitation days = 7.3
|Jun precipitation days = 5.8
|Jul precipitation days = 5.9
|Aug precipitation days = 5.1
|Sep precipitation days = 4.7
|Oct precipitation days = 6.1
|Nov precipitation days = 6.5
|Dec precipitation days = 6.7
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|Feb snow days = 0.3
|Mar snow days = 0.1
|Apr snow days = 0.0
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|Sep snow days = 0.0
|Oct snow days = 0.0
|Nov snow days = 0.0
|Dec snow days = 0.1
|year snow days = 0.7
|source 1 = [[NOAA]]<ref name =nws>
{{cite web
| url = http://w2.weather.gov/climate/xmacis.php?wfo=lzk
| title = NowData – NOAA Online Weather Data
| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
| access-date = June 21, 2021}}</ref><ref name=NCEI>
{{cite web
| url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&startDate=0001-01-01&endDate=9996-12-31&stations=USC00030220&format=pdf
| title = Station: Arkadelphia 2 N, AR
| work = U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020)
| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
| access-date = June 21, 2021}}</ref>
}}
== Demographics ==
{{US Census population
| 1850 = 248
| 1860 = 905
| 1870 = 948
| 1880 = 1506
| 1890 = 2455
| 1900 = 2739
| 1910 = 2745
| 1920 = 3311
| 1930 = 3380
| 1940 = 5078
| 1950 = 6819
| 1960 = 8069
| 1970 = 9841
| 1980 = 10005
| 1990 = 10014
| 2000 = 10912
| 2010 = 10714
| 2020 = 10380
| estyear = 2024
| estimate = 9894
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}
===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable"
|+Arkadelphia racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US0501870&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=December 10, 2021|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
!Race
!Num.
!Perc.
|-
|[[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (non-Hispanic)
|5,994
|57.75%
|-
|[[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (non-Hispanic)
|3,255
|31.36%
|-
|[[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]
|36
|0.35%
|-
|[[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]
|137
|1.32%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]]
|13
|0.13%
|-
|[[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]]
|475
|4.58%
|-
|[[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]]
|470
|4.53%
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 10,380 people, 3,751 households, and 1,966 families residing in the city.
===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 10,714 people living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 64.0% White, 30.0% Black, 0.4% Native American, 0.8% Asian, <0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from some other race and 1.4% from two or more races. 3.2% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=September 25, 2014 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 10,912 people, 3,865 households, and 2,187 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1486.2|PD/sqmi}}. There were 4,216 housing units at an average density of {{convert|574.2|/sqmi}}. The racial makeup of the city was 68.98% [[Race (U.S. census)|White]], 26.51% [[Race (U.S. census)|Black]] or African American, 0.53% [[Race (U.S. census)|Native American]], 1.29% [[Race (U.S. census)|Asian]], 0.05% [[Race (U.S. census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.35% from [[race (U.S. census)|other races]], and 1.28% from two or more races. [[Race (U.S. census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (U.S. census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.59% of the population.
There were 3,865 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.6% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.4% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the city, the age distribution of the population showed 18.1% under the age of 18, 32.9% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 14.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,651, and the median income for a family was $42,479. Males had a median income of $30,152 versus $19,459 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $13,268. About 19.8% of families and 23.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 25.8% of those under the age of 18 and 15.9% of those 65 and older.
== Economy ==
Major factors in Arkadelphia's economy are [[education]] and [[manufacturing]]. [[Ouachita Baptist University]], [[Henderson State University]], and [[Arkadelphia School District]] employ many people in the education sector. The manufacturing sector includes [[Georgia Pacific]] and [[Standard Industries|Siplast]]. The economy includes small-scale businesses, including fast-food restaurants.{{Citation needed|date=January 2022}}
== Arts and culture ==
[[File:Ouachita Baptist University 009.jpg|thumb|right|Jones Performing Arts Center on OBU's campus]]
Opened in 2011, the Arkadelphia Arts Center hosts exhibits, productions and educational workshops for many organizations in town, including the Caddo River Art Guild, the Poet and Writer's Guild, the Little Theatre, the two universities, and Arkadelphia School District.<ref>{{cite web |title= Grand Opening, Arkadelphia Arts Center |date= October 11, 2011 |url= http://www.inarkansas.com/event/8072/grand-opening-arkadelphia-arts-center |publisher= InArkansas.com |access-date= April 21, 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140407072139/http://www.inarkansas.com/event/8072/grand-opening-arkadelphia-arts-center |archive-date= April 7, 2014 |url-status= live }}</ref> Henderson State University holds plays and musical performances in Arkansas Hall located on campus. Ouachita Baptist University displays student art and sculpture in the Hammons Gallery. OBU performing arts take place in the OBU Jones Performing Arts Center on Ouachita Street.{{Citation needed|date=January 2022}}
=== Tourism ===
[[File:Captain Charles C. Henderson House 003.jpg|thumb|Captain Henderson House]]
The Clark County Historical Museum contains artifacts from prehistoric times through today in an attempt to document the history of the county. Based in the [[Arkadelphia (Amtrak station)|former Amtrak station]], a historic tour through Arkadelphia, including the historic [[James E. M. Barkman House]]. The [[Capt. Charles C. Henderson House|Captain Henderson House]] is a historic [[bed and breakfast]] owned and operated by Henderson State University and originally inhabited by the university's namesake.<ref name="nris" />
Downtown Arkadelphia includes the [[Arkadelphia Commercial Historic District]], the [[Arkadelphia Confederate Monument]], [[Clark County Courthouse (Arkansas)|Clark County Courthouse]], and the [[Clark County Library]], all listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris" >{{NRISref|2010a}}</ref>
Other family attractions include the Diamond Lakes Regional Visitors Center on Highway 7 near I-30,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arkadelphiaalliance.com/quality-of-life/tourism/visitor-center|title=Diamond Lakes Regional Visitors Center|work=Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance – ArkadelphiaAlliance.com|access-date=January 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129232642/http://www.arkadelphiaalliance.com/quality-of-life/tourism/visitor-center|archive-date=January 29, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> and the [[Donald W. Reynolds|Reynolds Science Center]] [[Planetarium]], open to the public during the academic year, is located on the Henderson State University campus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hsu.edu/Academics/Programs/Physics/ReynoldsScienceCenterPlanetarium.html|title=Reynolds Science Center Planetarium|work=Henderson State University – HSU.edu|access-date=January 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121160922/http://www.hsu.edu/Academics/Programs/Physics/ReynoldsScienceCenterPlanetarium.html|archive-date=January 21, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
== Parks and recreation ==
Arkadelphia Parks and Recreation Department operates facilities and manages activities for the community.<ref>{{cite web|title=Parks And Recreation|url=http://www.cityofarkadelphia.com/parks-and-recreation.html|website=Municipal Government of Arkadelphia, Arkansas|access-date=January 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131142816/http://www.cityofarkadelphia.com/parks-and-recreation.html|archive-date=January 31, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Within Feaster Park, the department operates [[Arkadelphia Aquatic Park]], which features water slides, swimming, and diving areas. The park includes a recreation center that has an indoor basketball/volleyball court, a weight lifting area and an elevated walking track. In 2013, the department completed construction of DeSoto Bluff Trail, which overlooks the Ouachita River.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bryan|first1=Wayne|title=Arkadelphia's DeSoto Bluff now more accessible|url=http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2013/jun/20/arkadelphias-desoto-bluff-now-more-accessible/|work=Arkansas Democrat-Gazette|issue=Three Rivers Edition|date=June 20, 2013|access-date=January 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130024703/http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2013/jun/20/arkadelphias-desoto-bluff-now-more-accessible/|archive-date=January 30, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[DeGray Lake Resort State Park]] surrounds {{convert|13800|acre|sqmi km2|adj=on}} [[DeGray Lake]], which is located {{convert|8|mi|km|abbr=on}} northwest of Arkadelphia, on [[Arkansas State Highway 7|Arkansas Scenic Byway 7]]. The state park has facilities for camping, fishing, water sports, golf, hiking, and biking. The Iron Mountain Bike Trail is a winding path inside the park that runs for approximately {{convert|26|mi}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arkansascycling.com/ride_detail.asp?rid=20|title=Iron Mountain Mountain Bike Trail|work=Arkansas Cycling & Fitness – ArkansasCycling.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203102644/http://www.arkansascycling.com/ride_detail.asp?rid=20|archive-date=February 3, 2016}}</ref>
The [[Caddo River|Caddo]] and [[Ouachita River|Ouachita]] rivers merge just outside the northern city limits. [[Canoe]] and [[swim ring|tube]] rentals are available in nearby [[Caddo Valley, Arkansas]].{{Citation needed|date=January 2022}}
The [[Ouachita National Forest]] and [[Hot Springs National Park]] are located on the scenic byway, approximately {{convert|30|mi}} north of Arkadelphia. To the west of Hot Springs is [[Lake Ouachita]], which has more than {{convert|690|mi}} of shoreline and more than {{convert|40000|acre|sqmi km2|abbr=on}} of water. The lake is surrounded by Ouachita National Forest. The tourist destination of [[Hot Springs, Arkansas|Hot Springs]] is located adjacent to the national park. [[Bathhouse Row]], [[Oaklawn Park Race Track|Oaklawn Park Race Track and Casino]] and [[Magic Springs and Crystal Falls|Magic Springs]] are some attractions located there.{{Citation needed|date=January 2022}}
== Government ==
[[File:Arkadelphia City Hall 001.jpg|right|thumb|Arkadelphia City Hall]]
Arkadelphia operates under the city manager form of government. There is a seven-member city council known as the board of directors that appoint the city manager. Five members of the board are elected via ward. Two members are elected at large, one of which is the [[mayor]] position.
== Education ==
=== Colleges and universities ===
* [[Henderson State University]] is a public liberal arts, undergraduate institution that is a member of the [[Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges]]. The university was founded as ''Arkadelphia Methodist College'' in 1890, and was renamed Henderson-Brown College before it became a public institution in 1929. Its current name was adopted in 1975. In 2021, [[Henderson State University]] joined the [[Arkansas State University System]].
* [[Ouachita Baptist University]] is a private, liberal arts, undergraduate institution that is affiliated with the [[Arkansas Baptist State Convention]]. The university was founded as ''Ouachita Baptist College'' in 1886, and its current designation was established in 1965.
=== Secondary schools ===
[[File:Arkadelphia Public Library 002.jpg|thumb|Arkadelphia Public Library]]
==== Public schools ====
[[Arkadelphia School District]] operates four public schools:
* Louisa E. Perritt Primary School
* Peake Elementary School
* Goza Middle School
* [[Arkadelphia High School]]
For the 2011–2012 school year, there were approximately 2,125 students enrolled. In September 2015, voters in the Arkadelphia School District passed a millage increase earmarked for new elementary and middle schools.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Wright|first1=Drew|title=Arkadelphia Board of Education discusses millage increase|url=http://www.siftingsherald.com/article/20150617/NEWS/150619721|work=The Daily Siftings Herald|date=June 17, 2015|access-date=January 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201044424/http://www.siftingsherald.com/article/20150617/NEWS/150619721|archive-date=February 1, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Leigh|first1=James|title=Public approves millage increase for Arkadelphia Public Schools|url=http://www.siftingsherald.com/article/20150915/NEWS/150919812|work=The Daily Siftings Herald|date=September 15, 2015|access-date=January 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201025826/http://www.siftingsherald.com/article/20150915/NEWS/150919812|archive-date=February 1, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Nikki Thomas is District Superintendent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arkadelphiaschools.org/staff|title=Staff Directory|work=Arkadelphia School District – ArkadelphiaSchools.org|access-date=February 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009001251/http://www.arkadelphiaschools.org/staff|archive-date=October 9, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
==== Private schools ====
* Clark County Christian Academy. K4 through 12th grade.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pages.suddenlink.net/ccca/|title=Clark County Christian Academy|work=Clark County Christian Academy – Pages.SuddenLink.net|access-date=February 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160224222031/http://pages.suddenlink.net/ccca/|archive-date=February 24, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Historic schools ===
* [[Arkansas School for the Blind|Arkansas Institute for the Blind]] was located in Arkadelphia from 1859–1868.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=EK82AQAAMAAJ|title=Catalogue of the Library of the Surgeon General's Office, United States Army, Volume 3|work=U.S. Government Printing Office, 1874 (p.147)|year=1874}}</ref><ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=2442|title=Arkansas School for the Blind (ASB)|encyclopedia=Amy Craig, Brent McGehee, Joshua Nichols, Jessica Wilson, Leon Tidwell, Ann Moore, and Sharon Berry, Arkansas School for the Blind, The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture – EncyclopediaOfArkansas.net|access-date=February 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404203407/http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=2442|archive-date=April 4, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Infrastructure ==
=== Healthcare ===
Major medical services in Arkadelphia are provided by:
* Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia – a [[Hospital]] which provides a wide variety of services, including the 'Arkadelphia Medical Clinic', and a Women's Health Clinic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baptist-health.com/___location/baptist-health-medical-center-arkadelphia-arkadelphia|title=Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia|work=Baptist Health – Baptist-Health.com|access-date=February 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160225061041/https://www.baptist-health.com/___location/baptist-health-medical-center-arkadelphia-arkadelphia|archive-date=February 25, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=5118|title=Baptist Health|encyclopedia=Staff of Baptist Health, The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture – EncyclopediaOfArkansas.net|access-date=February 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301180400/http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=5118|archive-date=March 1, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
* CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic Arkansas – provider of specialized [[Cardiology]] services.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heartclinicarkansas.com/___location/arkadelphia.htm|title=Heart Clinic Arkansas|work=Heart Clinic Arkansas – HeartClenicArkansas.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301060859/http://www.heartclinicarkansas.com/___location/arkadelphia.htm|archive-date=March 1, 2016}}</ref>
* The Surgical Clinic of Central Arkansas – a comprehensive [[General Surgery]] provider.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.surgicalclinicarkansas.com/satellite-surgical-clinics#BHMC-Arkadelphia|title=Satellite Surgical Clinics|work=The Surgical Clinic of Central Arkansas – SurgicalClinicArkansas.com|access-date=February 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306015709/http://www.surgicalclinicarkansas.com/satellite-surgical-clinics#BHMC-Arkadelphia|archive-date=March 6, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Baptist Health Orthopaedic Clinic – General, sports, and joint replacement.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.baptist-health.com/___location/baptist-health-surgical-and-orthopedic-clinic |title=Baptist Health Surgical & Orthopedic Clinic |access-date=February 6, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207005431/https://www.baptist-health.com/___location/baptist-health-surgical-and-orthopedic-clinic |archive-date=February 7, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Transportation ===
==== Major highways ====
* [[Image:I-30 (AR).svg|20px]] [[Interstate 30]]
* [[Image:US 67.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Highway 67]]
* [[Image:Arkansas 7.svg|20px]] [[Arkansas Highway 7]]
* [[Image:Arkansas 8.svg|20px]] [[Arkansas Highway 8]]
* [[Image:Arkansas 51.svg|20px]] Arkansas Highway 51
* [[Image:Arkansas 874.svg|20px]] [[Arkansas Highway 874]]
Arkadelphia is intersected by [[Interstate 30]], a primary east-west Interstate highway running northeast {{convert|68|mi}} to [[Little Rock, Arkansas|Little Rock]], {{convert|77|mi}} southwest to [[Texarkana, Arkansas|Texarkana]], and {{convert|254|mi}} southwest to [[Dallas]]. [[U.S. Route 67 in Arkansas|US Route 67]] runs parallel to I-30 and connects Arkadelphia to [[Malvern, Arkansas|Malvern]] {{convert|25|mi}} to the northeast and [[Gurdon, Arkansas|Gurdon]] {{convert|15|mi}} to the southwest. [[Arkansas Highway 8|Highway 8]] and Arkansas Highway 51 serve as primary east-west arterials for Arkadelphia.<ref>{{cite map|title=General Highway Map, Arkadelphia, Clark County, Arkansas|url=http://www.arkansashighways.com/maps/cities/arkadelphia_city.pdf|date=April 2006|publisher=Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department|cartography=Planning and Research Division|access-date=February 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304043947/http://www.arkansashighways.com/maps/cities/arkadelphia_city.pdf|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Arkansas Highway 7]] provides a primary north-south route and has been designated as an [[Arkansas Scenic Byways|Arkansas Scenic Byway]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Arkansas Scenic 7 Byway|url=http://www.arkansas.com/scenic-byways/scenic-seven.aspx/|publisher=[[Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism]]|access-date=February 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308113746/http://www.arkansas.com/scenic-byways/scenic-seven.aspx|archive-date=March 8, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Arkansas Highway 874]] is a system of state highways that serve Henderson State University.
==== Rail ====
Passenger rail service is provided by [[Amtrak]]'s [[Texas Eagle]], which stops at [[Arkadelphia station]]. Trains run daily between [[Chicago]] and [[San Antonio]]. Connecting service between San Antonio and [[Los Angeles]] is available three times a week via the [[Sunset Limited]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Texas Eagle|url=http://www.amtrak.com/texas-eagle-train|access-date=February 17, 2016|publisher=Amtrak|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160222191721/https://www.amtrak.com/texas-eagle-train|archive-date=February 22, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
Freight service in Arkadelphia is provided by [[Arkansas Midland Railroad (1992)|Arkansas Midland Railroad]] and the [[Union Pacific|Union Pacific Railroad]].
==== Aviation ====
[[File:Arkadelphia M89.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Dexter B. Florence Memorial Field]], Arkadelphia]]
[[Dexter B. Florence Memorial Field]] (KADF) in southeastern Arkadelphia can serve small business jets as well as single and double-engine aircraft.<ref>{{cite web|title=Municipal Airport Advisory Committee|url=http://www.cityofarkadelphia.com/municipal-airport-advisory-committee.html|website=Municipal Government of Arkadelphia, Arkansas|publisher=City of Arkadelphia|access-date=January 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131160438/http://www.cityofarkadelphia.com/municipal-airport-advisory-committee.html|archive-date=January 31, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Henderson State University offers a four-year bachelor of science degree in [[aviation]] and is responsible for the airport's fixed-base operation.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aviation|url=http://www.hsu.edu/Academics/Aviation/index.html|website=Henderson State University|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130042332/http://www.hsu.edu/Academics/Aviation/index.html|archive-date=January 30, 2016}}</ref>
==== Public transportation ====
Within the city, bus service is provided by South Central Arkansas Transit. (SCAT)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arkansastransit.com/public-transportation_5061_ct.aspx|title=Arkansas Public Transportation: Rural Public Transportation Systems|work=Arkansas Transit Association – ArkansasTransit.com|access-date=February 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160225073445/http://www.arkansastransit.com/public-transportation_5061_ct.aspx|archive-date=February 25, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Utilities ===
Water and sewer utilities are provided by Arkadelphia's municipal water & wastewater system.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cityofarkadelphia.com/water--sewer.html|title=Arkadelphia Water & Sewer|work=City of Arkadelphia – CityOfArkadelphia.com|access-date=February 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215135506/http://www.cityofarkadelphia.com/water--sewer.html|archive-date=February 15, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> The city's electric system is maintained by [[South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative|South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Inc.]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scaec.com/|title=South Central Arkansas Electric|work=South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative – SCAEC.com|access-date=February 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304001706/http://www.scaec.com/|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> and natural gas is provided by [[CenterPoint Energy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/corporate/about-us/company-overview/where-we-serve/arkansas|title=Communities We Serve-Arkansas|work=CenterPoint Energy – CenterPointEnergy.com|access-date=February 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301134913/http://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/corporate/about-us/company-overview/where-we-serve/arkansas|archive-date=March 1, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Notable people ==
* [[Henry G. Bennett]], longest-serving president of [[Oklahoma State University]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Encyclopedia of Arkansas |url=https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/henry-garland-bennett-9063/ |access-date=December 29, 2023 |website=Encyclopedia of Arkansas |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Harley Bozeman]], Arkadelphia native, politician, and confidant of [[Huey Long|Huey]] and [[Earl Long]]<ref>Harley Bozeman obituary, ''Winn Parish Enterprise-News-American'', [[Winnfield, Louisiana]], May 20, 1971</ref>
* [[Trent Bryant]], cornerback for [[National Football League|NFL]]'s [[Washington Redskins]] and [[Kansas City Chiefs]], and [[Canadian Football League|CFL]]'s [[Saskatchewan Roughriders]]
* [[V. L. Cox]], nationally known artist, grew up in Arkadelphia.
* [[Chad Griffin]], youngest member of the White House Clinton staff at 19; grew up in Arkadelphia
* [[Cliff Harris]], safety for the [[Dallas Cowboys]], two-time Super Bowl champion; attended college in Arkadelphia
* [[Cecil Ivory]] (1921-1961), [[Presbyterian]] [[Minister (Christianity)|minister]] and civil rights leader born in Arkadelphia<ref name="PCUSA">{{cite web |title=Cecil A. Ivory: Presbyterian Leader and Activist |url=https://www.history.pcusa.org/blog/2018/02/cecil-ivory-presbyterian-leader-and-activist |website=The National Archives of the PC(USA) |publisher=Presbyterian Historical Society |access-date=June 14, 2022 |date=February 15, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Percy Malone]], Arkansas politician and pharmacist
* [[W. Francis McBeth]], first Composer Laureate of Arkansas
* [[Beth Moore]], evangelist and Bible teacher; founder of Living Proof Ministries
* [[Terry Nelson (football player)|Terry Nelson]], tight end for [[Los Angeles Rams]] in [[Super Bowl XIV]]; born in Arkadelphia
* [[Bo Nix]], Quarterback for the [[Denver Broncos]], born in Arkadelphia<ref>{{cite web | last=Champlin | first=Drew | title=Auburn legacy Bo Nix creating own path as top quarterback recruit | website=AL.com| date=2017-04-07 | url=https://www.al.com/sports/2017/04/son_of_auburn_legacy_elite_pin.html | access-date=2025-05-26}}</ref>
* [[Tom Patterson (basketball)|Tommy Patterson]], [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] player for [[Washington Bullets]]; attended college in Arkadelphia.
* [[Jim Ranchino]] (1936–1978), political scientist, consultant and pollster
* [[Bob C. Riley]] (1924–1994), former governor of Arkansas
* [[Nick Tennyson]], two-term mayor of [[Durham, North Carolina]] from 1997–2001
* [[Kevin Williams (defensive tackle)|Kevin Williams]] (b. 1980), defensive tackle for NFL's [[Minnesota Vikings]], [[Seattle Seahawks]] and [[New Orleans Saints]]; born in Arkadelphia
* [[Winston P. Wilson]] (1911-1996), [[United States Air Force]] [[Major General (United States)|Major General]] and [[Chief of the National Guard Bureau]]
== See also ==
{{Portal|Arkansas}}
* [[List of cities and towns in Arkansas]]
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Clark County, Arkansas]]
== References ==
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== External links ==
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{{NIE Poster|Arkadelphia}}
*[http://www.cityofarkadelphia.com/ City website]
*[https://www.arkadelphia.org/ Arkadelphia Area Chamber of Commerce]
* ''Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture'' entry: [http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=848 Arkadelphia (Clark County)]
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