Mound City is an unincorporated community and census‑designated place (CDP) located in Miller County in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Arkansas. It is situated within the Texarkana, Arkansas–Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Mound City lies near the confluence of the Sulphur River and the Red River, close to the Arkansas–Texas border. The community is accessible via Arkansas Highway 159, which connects it to nearby towns such as Texarkana and Moro.
History
The name “Mound City” is derived from the natural earthen mounds that were historically prominent in the area. These landforms were noted by early European‑American settlers and have been a distinctive feature of the local landscape. Detailed historical records about the settlement’s founding date and development are limited in publicly available encyclopedic sources.
Demographics
According to data collected by the United States Census Bureau, Mound City is identified as a census‑designated place. Specific population figures from the most recent census (2020) are recorded by the Census Bureau, though the exact number is not provided here due to lack of direct citation.
Education
Public education for residents of Mound City is administered by the Miller County School District, which operates schools serving the surrounding area.
Economy and Infrastructure
The community’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and local services typical of small, rural Arkansas towns. Infrastructure includes basic road networks, utilities, and community facilities managed at the county level.
References
- United States Census Bureau. “Geographic Names Information System (GNIS): Mound City, Arkansas.”
- Arkansas Department of Transportation. “Miller County Highway Map.”
- Miller County Historical Society publications.
Note: Specific statistical data and detailed historical narratives are limited in publicly available encyclopedic references.
