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Where is El Dorado Located? - El Dorado is a city located in the Union County of Arkansas, United States. El Dorado lies between 38.7521 Degrees North latitudes and 121.2880 Degrees West longitudes.
Location Map of El Dorado, Arkansas
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Where is El Dorado Located?
El Dorado is a city located in the Union County of Arkansas, United States. El Dorado lies between 38.7521 Degrees North latitudes and 121.2880 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of El Dorado city is 17756 people and the city has a total area of 16.2 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.
Transportation and Connectivity in El Dorado, Arkansas
Transportation
Details
Airport Name
South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field
IATA Code
ELD
Port
None
Major Highways
U.S. Highway 82, U.S. Highway 167, U.S. Highway 63, Arkansas Highway 15
Train/Amtrak Service
No passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station is in Arkadelphia
Local Bus/Transit Service
South Arkansas Regional Transit
U.S. Highway 82 - East-west highway connecting El Dorado with Magnolia, Camden, and northern Louisiana.
U.S. Highway 167 - Major north-south corridor linking the city with Little Rock and Ruston, Louisiana.
U.S. Highway 63 - Regional route providing access to southern Arkansas and northeast Louisiana.
Arkansas Highway 15 - Connects El Dorado with neighboring rural communities in Union County.
Places to Visit in El Dorado, Arkansas
Landmark Name
Type
Murphy Arts District (MAD)
Entertainment District
South Arkansas Arboretum
Botanical Garden
Newton House Museum
Historic Museum
Union County Courthouse
Historic Building
John Newton House
Historic Site
El Dorado Confederate Monument
Monument
Moro Bay State Park
State Park
Mattocks Park
City Park
Jeffress Park
Community Park
Medical Center of South Arkansas Walking Trail
Recreation Area
Colleges and Universities in El Dorado, Arkansas
Institution Name
Type
Level
Notable For
South Arkansas College
Public
Community College
Technical and transfer programs
Southern Arkansas University
Public
University
Regional higher education
University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology – Crossett
Public
Community College
Workforce education
Louisiana Tech University
Public
University
Engineering and research
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Public
University
Health sciences and business
Henderson State University
Public
University
Liberal arts education
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Public
Community College
Technical training
El Dorado School District
Public
K–12 District
Public education
Waterbodies in El Dorado, Arkansas
Ouachita River, Bayou de Loutre, Flat Creek, Champagnolle Creek, Moro Creek, Corney Creek, Upper White Oak Lake, Lake Erling
Golf Courses in El Dorado, Arkansas
El Dorado Golf & Country Club, Mystic Creek Golf Club, Highland Golf Course, Pine Hills Country Club, Camden Country Club, Crooked Hollow Golf Club, Southern Pines Golf Club, Northwood Hills Country Club
El Dorado, Arkansas — Key Historical Facts
El Dorado was founded in 1843 and became the county seat of Union County, serving as an important center for trade and government in southern Arkansas.
The discovery of oil in 1921 sparked the famous El Dorado Oil Boom, transforming the city into one of the nation's leading petroleum-producing communities.
Thousands of workers and businesses arrived during the oil boom, fueling rapid economic growth and downtown development.
Historic buildings from the early 20th century remain a defining feature of downtown El Dorado and reflect the city's prosperous past.
The Murphy Arts District, established in the 21st century, revitalized downtown with performance venues, public spaces, and cultural attractions.
Today, El Dorado continues to be an important regional center for energy, manufacturing, education, healthcare, and tourism in southern Arkansas.
