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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:
KARK 4 Brings Weather Radio Tour to North Little Rock
KARK 4 continues its weather radio programming tour today in North Little Rock. It's the latest stop in our tours at Kroger stores across the state to help keep you and your family safe from storms.
Goldine B. Robbins
Goldine B. Robbins, 100, of Waynesville, formerly of Batesville, Ark., died Saturday morning, Feb.
53 mins. ago - Drug agent from Batesville, Ark., honored by DEA
If Rick Finley had a hero it was "Serpico." Like Al Pacino, who played an honest cop in the 1973 movie, Finley's life also fell into that same storyline.
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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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