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'''Elm Springs''' is a city in [[Benton County, Arkansas|Benton]] and [[Washington County, Arkansas|Washington]] Counties, [[Arkansas]], United States. The community is located between the [[Boston Mountains]] and the Springfield Plateau within the [[Ozarks|Ozark Mountains]]. Initially a community surrounding a spring-fed mill, the community flourished even after the mill's destruction during the [[American Civil War|Civil War]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=1004|title=Elm Springs (Washington and Benton Counties) - Encyclopedia of Arkansas|website=encyclopediaofarkansas.net|access-date=2017-03-08}}</ref>
'''Elm Springs''' is a city in [[Benton County, Arkansas|Benton]] and [[Washington County, Arkansas|Washington]] Counties, [[Arkansas]], United States. Located immediately west of [[Springdale, Arkansas|Springdale]] in the [[Fayetteville–Springdale–Rogers metropolitan area|Northwest Arkansas metropolitan statistical area]], Elm Springs has been gaining population in recent years, including a 47% increase in population between the 2000 and 2010 censuses.<ref name="eoa" >{{ Cite encyclopedia |last= Teske |first= Steven |title= Elm Springs (Washington and Benton Counties) |url= http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=1004 |encyclopedia= [[Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture]] |publisher= [[Butler Center for Arkansas Studies]] at the [[Central Arkansas Library System]] |date= January 17, 2013 |access-date= July 7, 2013 }}</ref>

Located immediately west of [[Springdale, Arkansas|Springdale]] in the [[Fayetteville–Springdale–Rogers metropolitan area|Northwest Arkansas metropolitan statistical area]], Elm Springs has been gaining population in recent years, including a 47% increase in population between the 2000 and 2010 censuses.<ref name="eoa" >{{ Cite encyclopedia |last= Teske |first= Steven |title= Elm Springs (Washington and Benton Counties) |url= http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=1004 |encyclopedia= [[Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture]] |publisher= [[Butler Center for Arkansas Studies]] at the [[Central Arkansas Library System]] |date= January 17, 2013 |access-date= July 7, 2013 }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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===Civil War===
===Civil War===
Elm Springs served as a gathering point for newly recruited confederate soldiers in 1861 prior to the [[Battle of Pea Ridge]]. By 1862, Elm Spring was a mustering site for confederate units from Arkansas and Missouri. Two minor skirmishes were fought in Elm Springs on April 26, and July 30, 1863.<ref>{{cite web |title=Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Marker Program |url=http://www.arkansascivilwar150.com/historical-markers/elm-springs-in-the-civil-war |website=arkansascivilwar150.com/historical-markers/elm-springs-in-the-civil-war |access-date=30 October 2020}}</ref>
Elm Springs served as a gathering point for newly recruited confederate soldiers in 1861 prior to the [[Battle of Pea Ridge]]. By 1862, Elm Spring was a mustering site for confederate units from Arkansas and Missouri. Two minor skirmishes were fought in Elm Springs on April 26, and July 30, 1863.<ref>{{cite web |title=Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Marker Program |url=http://www.arkansascivilwar150.com/historical-markers/elm-springs-in-the-civil-war |website=arkansascivilwar150.com/historical-markers/elm-springs-in-the-civil-war |access-date=October 30, 2020}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Elm Springs is located between the [[Boston Mountains]] and the Springfield Plateau within the [[Ozarks|Ozark Mountains]]. Initially a community surrounding a spring-fed mill, the community flourished even after the mill's destruction during the [[American Civil War|Civil War]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=1004|title=Elm Springs (Washington and Benton Counties) - Encyclopedia of Arkansas|website=encyclopediaofarkansas.net|access-date=March 8, 2017}}</ref>
Elm Springs is located at {{coord|36|12|27|N|94|13|17|W|type:city}} (36.207590, -94.221515).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|5.79|sqmi|km2|abbr=on}}.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|5.79|sqmi|km2|abbr=on}}.
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===2020 census===
===2020 census===
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|+Elm Springs racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US0521430&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=January 1, 2022|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2010, 1,535 people, 527 households, and 439 families were residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 276.9 people per square mile (106.9/km<sup>2</sup>). The 577 housing units averaged 108.7/sq&nbsp;mi (42.0/km<sup>2</sup>). The [[Race (United States Census)|racial makeup]] of the city was 87.4% White, 1.2% African American, 1.4% Native American, 2.9% Asian, .2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. About 8.5% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2010, 1,535 people, 527 households, and 439 families were residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|276.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The 577 housing units averaged 108.7/sq&nbsp;mi (42.0/km<sup>2</sup>). The [[Race (United States Census)|racial makeup]] of the city was 87.4% White, 1.2% African American, 1.4% Native American, 2.9% Asian, .2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. About 8.5% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race.


Of the 527 households, 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were not families. About 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91, and the average family size was 3.21.
Of the 527 households, 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were not families. About 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91, and the average family size was 3.21.
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In 2000, The median income for a household in the city was $40,703, and for a family was $45,536. Males had a median income of $30,550 versus $20,000 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,551. About 8.6% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.8% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.
In 2000, The median income for a household in the city was $40,703, and for a family was $45,536. Males had a median income of $30,550 versus $20,000 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,551. About 8.6% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.8% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.


==Education==
All of Elm Springs is zoned to [[Springdale Public Schools]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st05_ar/schooldistrict_maps/c05143_washington/DC20SD_C05143.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Washington County, AR|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=May 25, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st05_ar/schooldistrict_maps/c05007_benton/DC20SD_C05007.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Benton County, AR|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=May 25, 2022}}</ref>

In 2022 much of Elm Springs is zoned to Shaw Elementary School (areas north of 412), with some areas in the east zoned to Bernice Young Elementary School. All of Elm Springs is zoned to Hellstern Middle School, Central Junior High School, and [[Har-Ber High School]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://routing.vmaxcompass.com/Infolocator/Info.aspx?OrgGuid=ORG-SPRINGDALE&ProfileGuid=|title=School Information Locator Springdale Public Schools|publisher=VMax Compass|accessdate=September 18, 2022}} - [https://www.sdale.org/page/enroll Linked from here]</ref>

Elm Springs, in 2006, was divided between Hunt and Young elementary schools.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sdale.org:80/Schools/Attendance%20Zones/elementary.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060522061342/http://www.sdale.org:80/Schools/Attendance%20Zones/elementary.pdf|title=Elementary School Zones|publisher=[[Springdale Public Schools]]|archive-date=May 22, 2006|accessdate=September 17, 2022}}</ref> All portions were zoned to Hellstern Middle School,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sdale.org:80/Schools/Attendance%20Zones/middle%20schools.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060522061533/http://www.sdale.org:80/Schools/Attendance%20Zones/middle%20schools.pdf|title=Middle School Zones|publisher=[[Springdale Public Schools]]|archive-date=May 22, 2006|accessdate=September 17, 2022}}</ref> Central Junior High School,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sdale.org:80/Schools/Attendance%20Zones/junior%20high.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060522061520/http://www.sdale.org:80/Schools/Attendance%20Zones/junior%20high.pdf|title=Junior High School Zones|publisher=[[Springdale Public Schools]]|archive-date=May 22, 2006|accessdate=September 17, 2022}}</ref> and Har-Ber High.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sdale.org:80/Schools/Attendance%20Zones/high%20school.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060522061413/http://www.sdale.org:80/Schools/Attendance%20Zones/high%20school.pdf|title=High School Zones|publisher=[[Springdale Public Schools]]|archive-date=May 22, 2006|accessdate=September 17, 2022}}</ref><!--I cannot find a saveable permalink for maps newer than 2006-->

==Transportation==
===Transit===
As of 2023, there is no fixed route transit service in Elm Springs. [[Ozark Regional Transit]] operates demand-response service in the city.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ozark.org/demand-response|title=Demand Response|access-date=September 28, 2023}}</ref> The nearest intercity bus service is provided by [[Jefferson Lines]] in nearby [[Fayetteville, Arkansas|Fayetteville]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jeffersonlines.com/bus-stops/arkansas/|title=Arkansas Bus Stops|access-date=September 28, 2023}}</ref>


==Major highways==
===Roadways===
*[[File:Arkansas 112.svg|25px]] [[Arkansas Highway 112|Highway 112]]
*[[File:Arkansas 112.svg|25px]] [[Arkansas Highway 112|Highway 112]]


==Points of interest==
==Points of interest==
*[[Lake Elmdale]], a popular fishing and bird-watching location, was built and is maintained by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
*[[Lake Elmdale]], a popular fishing and bird-watching location, was built and is maintained by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
*Steele-Stevens Heritage Park is located around the city's namesake [[spring (hydrology)|spring]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nwalandtrust.org/steele-stevens|title=Steele-Stevens Heritage Park|last=|first=|date=|website=NWA Land Trust|language=en|access-date=2019-11-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2016/jan/02/elm-springs-announces-heritage-park-201/|title=Elm Springs announces heritage park|date=2016-01-02|website=Arkansas Online|language=en|access-date=2019-11-07}}</ref>
*Steele-Stevens Heritage Park is located around the city's namesake [[spring (hydrology)|spring]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nwalandtrust.org/steele-stevens|title=Steele-Stevens Heritage Park|last=|first=|date=|website=NWA Land Trust|language=en|access-date=November 7, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2016/jan/02/elm-springs-announces-heritage-park-201/|title=Elm Springs announces heritage park|date=January 2, 2016|website=Arkansas Online|language=en|access-date=November 7, 2019}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

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Elm Springs, Arkansas
City
Official seal of Elm Springs, Arkansas
Seal
Location of Elm Springs in Benton County and Washington County, Arkansas
Location of Elm Springs in Benton County and Washington County, Arkansas
Coordinates: 36°12′26″N 94°14′18″W / 36.20722°N 94.23833°W / 36.20722; -94.23833
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountiesWashington, Benton
Founded1832
IncorporatedMay 23, 1917
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
 • MayorHarold Douthit
 • Chief of PoliceJason Hiatt
Area
[1]
 • Total
5.99 sq mi (15.50 km2)
 • Land5.95 sq mi (15.41 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,158 ft (353 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,361
 • Density396.67/sq mi (153.17/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72728
Area code479
FIPS code05-21430
GNIS feature ID2403561[2]
Websitewww.elmsprings.net

Elm Springs is a city in Benton and Washington Counties, Arkansas, United States. Located immediately west of Springdale in the Northwest Arkansas metropolitan statistical area, Elm Springs has been gaining population in recent years, including a 47% increase in population between the 2000 and 2010 censuses.[3]

History

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The first permanent settlement at Elm Springs was made in the 1840s.[4] The town took its name from a large spring near the original town site.[4]

Civil War

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Elm Springs served as a gathering point for newly recruited confederate soldiers in 1861 prior to the Battle of Pea Ridge. By 1862, Elm Spring was a mustering site for confederate units from Arkansas and Missouri. Two minor skirmishes were fought in Elm Springs on April 26, and July 30, 1863.[5]

Geography

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Elm Springs is located between the Boston Mountains and the Springfield Plateau within the Ozark Mountains. Initially a community surrounding a spring-fed mill, the community flourished even after the mill's destruction during the Civil War.[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.79 sq mi (15.0 km2).

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1930182—
1940156−14.3%
195021739.1%
19602389.7%
19702609.2%
1980781200.4%
199089314.3%
20001,04416.9%
20101,53547.0%
20202,36153.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2020 census

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Elm Springs racial composition[8]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 1,847 78.23%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 28 1.19%
Native American 7 0.3%
Asian 31 1.31%
Pacific Islander 6 0.25%
Other/Mixed 158 6.69%
Hispanic or Latino 284 12.03%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,361 people, 819 households, and 702 families residing in the city.

2010 census

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As of the census[9] of 2010, 1,535 people, 527 households, and 439 families were residing in the city. The population density was 276.9 inhabitants per square mile (106.9/km2). The 577 housing units averaged 108.7/sq mi (42.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.4% White, 1.2% African American, 1.4% Native American, 2.9% Asian, .2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. About 8.5% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race.

Of the 527 households, 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were not families. About 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91, and the average family size was 3.21.

In the city, the age distribution was 26.7% under 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 or older. The median age was 39.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males.

In 2000, The median income for a household in the city was $40,703, and for a family was $45,536. Males had a median income of $30,550 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,551. About 8.6% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.8% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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All of Elm Springs is zoned to Springdale Public Schools.[10][11]

In 2022 much of Elm Springs is zoned to Shaw Elementary School (areas north of 412), with some areas in the east zoned to Bernice Young Elementary School. All of Elm Springs is zoned to Hellstern Middle School, Central Junior High School, and Har-Ber High School.[12]

Elm Springs, in 2006, was divided between Hunt and Young elementary schools.[13] All portions were zoned to Hellstern Middle School,[14] Central Junior High School,[15] and Har-Ber High.[16]

Transportation

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Transit

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As of 2023, there is no fixed route transit service in Elm Springs. Ozark Regional Transit operates demand-response service in the city.[17] The nearest intercity bus service is provided by Jefferson Lines in nearby Fayetteville.[18]

Roadways

[edit]

Points of interest

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  • Lake Elmdale, a popular fishing and bird-watching location, was built and is maintained by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
  • Steele-Stevens Heritage Park is located around the city's namesake spring.[19][20]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elm Springs, Arkansas
  3. ^ Teske, Steven (January 17, 2013). "Elm Springs (Washington and Benton Counties)". Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. Butler Center for Arkansas Studies at the Central Arkansas Library System. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
  4. ^ a b History of Benton, Washington, Carroll, Madison, Crawford, Franklin, and Sebastian Counties, Arkansas. Higginson Book Company. 1889. p. 262.
  5. ^ "Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Marker Program". arkansascivilwar150.com/historical-markers/elm-springs-in-the-civil-war. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  6. ^ "Elm Springs (Washington and Benton Counties) - Encyclopedia of Arkansas". encyclopediaofarkansas.net. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  10. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Washington County, AR" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  11. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Benton County, AR" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  12. ^ "School Information Locator Springdale Public Schools". VMax Compass. Retrieved September 18, 2022. - Linked from here
  13. ^ "Elementary School Zones" (PDF). Springdale Public Schools. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 22, 2006. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  14. ^ "Middle School Zones" (PDF). Springdale Public Schools. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 22, 2006. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  15. ^ "Junior High School Zones" (PDF). Springdale Public Schools. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 22, 2006. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  16. ^ "High School Zones" (PDF). Springdale Public Schools. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 22, 2006. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  17. ^ "Demand Response". Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  18. ^ "Arkansas Bus Stops". Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  19. ^ "Steele-Stevens Heritage Park". NWA Land Trust. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  20. ^ "Elm Springs announces heritage park". Arkansas Online. January 2, 2016. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
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