Facts:

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.

Contact Us

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

Where to Stay

Bed and Breakfasts:

Inside of Room Captain Henderson House
349 North 10th Street
Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923
866-HSU-INN1

McNutt House
817 McNutt Street
Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923
(870) 403-0189

Shaw's Garden and Tea Room
902 Hickory Street
Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923
(870) 246-2485

Motels, Cabins, and Lodges:

America's Best Value Inn, Arkadelphia
141 Valley Street
Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923
(870) 246-5855

America's Best Value Inn, Gurdon
2085 Highway 53 North
Gurdon, Arkansas 71743
(870) 353-2703

Best Western Continental Inn
136 Valley Street
Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923
(870) 246-5592

Caddo Valley Landing
4000 Valley Street (Hwy 7)
Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923
870-230-8899

Comfort Inn
100 Crystal Palace
Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923
(870) 246-3800

Days Inn
Highway 67 & Interstate 30
Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923
(870) 246-3031

DeGray Lake Resort State Park
2027 State Park Entrance Road
Bismarck, Arkansas 71929
800-737-8355

Hampton Inn
108 Malvern Road
Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923
(870) 403-0800

Iron Mountain Lodge and Marina
134 Iron Mountain Marina Drive
Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923
(800) 243-3396

Motel 6
106 Crystal Palace Drive
Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923
(870) 246-6333

Quality Inn
150 Valley Street
Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923
(870) 230-1506

Super 8
118 Valley
Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923
(870) 246-8585

Timber Lodge Ranch
966 Lodge Road
Amity, Arkansas 71921-9613
(870) 342-9200

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