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Welcome to Batesville, Arkansas.
Batesville, the second oldest town in Arkansas, has many beautiful old houses. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,445. The local college, founded in 1872, is the oldest in the state. This community has plenty of jobs for its residents and for commuters. Hunting, fishing and baseball are the most popular sports in the town. Batesville has five city parks that total 130 acres for residents to enjoy!
Located on the banks of the beautiful White River in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, Batesville, "The City of Hospitality," is the oldest surviving city in Arkansas. History and education have always been important to the citizens of Batesville. A newspaper, a library, several churches, a Masonic Lodge, a state band and the first incorporated educational academy had been established in the town by the 1840's Batesville was the site of the first State Conference for Methodists and also served as the birthplace for three Arkansas Governors.
Victorian Historical House in Batesville, Arkansas. Photo by LorriM, January 2006
The county seat of Independence County, Batesville is a growing and prosperous community. The excellent quality of life enjoyed by the people who live, work, and play here is a result of a concentrated effort and a good working relationship among the city, county, and Chamber of Commerce. This vibrant area, located in the foothills of the beautiful Ozark Mountains, provides an atmosphere conducive to cooperative growth and development. We invite you to let us show you why Batesville and Independence County have attained the reputation of being one of the most progressive areas in the state.
Lyon College and the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville offer cultural events throughout the year. The White River Water Carnival (started in 1938), the Arkansas Scottish Festival and Ozark Foothills Film Festival are popular events. Riverside picnic areas, recreational parks, the state's largest speedway, and a city golf course are available as well. History abounds in the area. Old Independence Regional Museum, at Ninth and Vine Streets, tells the story of the 12 current counties that formed the original county in 1820. Mountain View and the Ozark Folk Center are only 38 miles away.
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Local daily news in Batesville:
Hendrix Ranks In Forbes' Top 100 Colleges
CONWAY, Ark. ? Hendrix College has been ranked as one of the nation's Top 100 colleges by Forbes.com, the highest ranking for an Arkansas college and the only school in the state to rank in the Top 100.
New Jobs Coming to Batesville
Emerson Climate Technologies, a business of Emerson , today announced plans to locate a new manufacturing facility for its Copeland Scroll compressor technology in Batesville, Ar.
Four Arkansas Schools Among Princeton Review's 'Best Southeastern Colleges'
Four Arkansas educational institutions were among 139 schools recently named to The Princeton Review's 2009 edition of "Best Southeastern Colleges." Schools that made the list included Harding University at ...
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Places of interest:
Sulphur Rock, AR (9.7 miles), Cushman, AR (10.8 miles), Cave City, AR (13.6 miles), Newark, AR (14.4 miles), Pleasant Plains, AR (15.4 miles), Oil Trough, AR (15.9 miles), Concord, AR (16.0 miles), Sidney, AR (16.0 miles).
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