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Ouachita Baptist University has been named the No. 1 Baccalaureate College in the South for 2009 by U.S. News & World Report.

The International Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo, headquartered in Gurdon, is one of the world's oldest service organizations, having been organized in 1892.

Henderson State University is the second-oldest publicly funded university in the state and operates the only aviation degree program in Arkansas.

Over 30,000 vehicles a day travel through Arkadelphia on Interstate 30.

The Battle of the Ravine, a football rivalry between neighboring Ouachita Baptist University and Henderson State University, dates back to 1895.

Centerpoint High School's Future Farmers of America chapter has almost 300 students, making it one of the largest in the state.

Clark County is a one-hour drive from Little Rock National Airport, the largest commercial airport in Arkansas, served by nine airlines and partners.

According to the USDA Forest Service, Clark County has over 440,000 acres of timberland, representing 77% of the land area in the county.

Since implementation began in 2007, the Clark County Strategic Plan has leveraged over $55 million dollars for the community.

Arkadelphia’s region has a population of more than 350,000 within a 50-mile radius.

Two of the 10 largest bank holding companies in Arkansas, Summit Bank and Southern Bancorp, are headquartered in Arkadelphia.

DeGray Lake Resort State Park was named one of “5 State Parks You’ll Love” by Better Homes and Gardens.

Clark County was named for Missouri territorial governor William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

The Civil War’s Battle of Elkin’s Ferry was fought in Okolona in 1864 and resulted in a Union victory.

The Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch, located near Amity, is a 167-acre campus dedicated to serving at-risk children.

Arkadelphia, second Arkansas city, receives Promise Scholarship November 16, 2010 thanks to The Ross Foundation and Southern Bancorp.

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Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance
info@arkadelphiaalliance.com
2401 Pine Street, Suite B
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
Phone: 870.246.1460
Fax: 870.246.1462

Retirement

Arkadelphia's scenic beauty, favorable climate, recreational and cultural amenities, and low cost of living make it an ideal place to retire.

Baptist Health Medical Center in Arkadelphia provides a range of available healthcare options, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), digital mammography, and LifeLine, a personal emergency response system for the handicapped and elderly.

Residents of Clark County enjoy a favorable climate, with an average temperature of 43 degrees Fahrenheit in January and 82 degrees Fahrenheit in July. The cost of living index in Arkadelphia is 75.82 which means, when compared to the rest of the country, Arkadelphia's cost of living is 24.18 percent lower than the U.S. average.

Recreational amenities abound in Clark County given its location at the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains and near DeGray Lake, which provides residents with opportunities for fishing, boating, canoeing, swimming, camping, hiking and picnicking. DeGray Lake Resort State Park also includes a full-service marina and a public 18-hole golf course. Arkadelphia has a system of city parks which includes walking and jogging trails.

Residents can also take advantage of the cultural opportunities provided by Arkadelphia's two four-year universities, Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University, including theatrical productions, dance and music performances, art displays, and university lectures. Additionally, the universities' sports teams offer the interested spectator the chance to watch football, baseball, tennis, and other sports at the Division II level.

Senior housing is available at two Arkadelphia assisted living facilities, Courtyard Gardens Health & Rehabilitation and Twin Rivers Health & Rehabilitation. In addition, the Gardens Retirement Community development in Arkadelphia is geared toward people age 55 and older and offers homes for sale or lease and features yard care services, unlimited use of the Clubhouse, and help arranging for services such as in-home healthcare, food delivery, and cleaning services.

Retired Professor, Ouachita Baptist University

"I have a very full life. Arkadelphia is the kind of town where you can be yourself. One person can make a difference, if they want to."

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