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Heber Springs
Cleburne County, Arkansas |
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| County seat of
Cleburne County, the youngest county in the state. County
established 1883 and town begun same year. Population of town in
1919, about 2000.
Located in north central Arkansas, about 75 miles north of Little
Rock, on Missouri & North Arkansas Railroad. Three miles from Little
Red River, which runs from west to east through central part of the
county.
The river bottom is a rich sandy loam, producing large crops of
corn, cotton, and hay which are marketed for the most part at Heber
Springs. The river abounds in fish which affords past time to
residents and the many visitors who visit the Springs. The Missouri
& North Arkansas Railroad runs from Helena on the Mississippi River
to Joplin, Missouri, intersecting several railroads and furnishing
exceptional shipping and traveling facilities in every direction.
Much of the land in the county is upland, but produces fine crops of
corn, cotton, hay, peaches, apples, pears, strawberries, and other
fruits, as well as an abundance of melons and peanuts. Through the
aid of the Farm Demonstration Agency, much has been done to
encourage the raising and marketing of fine cattle, sheep, goats,
horses, mules, poultry, and hogs. This industry has done much to
keep the town and county always over the top during the World War
and the early months of reconstruction and re-adjustment.
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| In the county are seventy-six
school districts in each of which a school of from three to eight
months a year is taught. At Heber Springs there is located a good
graded public and high school. The school affairs of the county are
in charge of a county superintendent elected by the people.
Five church denominations have organizations at Heber Springs. Many
denominations are represented throughout the county.
At Heber Springs a great quantity of hard wood is handled, being
manufactured into handles and lumber and then shipped to all parts
of the country. The pine lumber industry is extensive and is an
important factor in the development and maintenance of the town.
Business houses at Heber Springs are substantially build of brick
and native stone. A large retail business is done at this place, and
a prosperous wholesale grocery has been in operation for several
years. Light, power and ice are furnished by a public utilities
corporation located at Heber Springs. A dam for the production of
electric power to be located on Little Red River and to cost several
million dollars is planned. A corporation has been organized and
stock is being sold for developing the project which when completed
will furnish light and power to all places within a radius of
perhaps 75 to 100 miles. Two prosperous banks attest the substantial
financial condition that prevails.
Easily the most attractive feature of this most interesting county
is the Spring Park at Heber Springs, in which may be found red,
white, and black sulphur, arsenic, iron, magnesia, and eye springs.
These springs, on account of the curative properties of the waters
have long been famous. The park is about ten acres in area and is
located in the town. For many years visitors from many towns,
cities, and the country have found health and pleasure at these
springs.
Address all inquiries to the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
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Heber Springs High School |
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Cleburne County |
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