Where is Prairie Grove, Arkansas, USA?

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Where is Prairie Grove Located? - Prairie Grove is a city located in the Washington County of Arkansas, United States. Prairie Grove lies between 39.9205 Degrees North latitudes and 105.0867 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Prairie Grove, Arkansas

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Where is Prairie Grove Located?

Prairie Grove is a city located in the Washington County of Arkansas, United States. Prairie Grove lies between 39.9205 Degrees North latitudes and 105.0867 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Prairie Grove city is 7045 people and the city has a total area of 9.29 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Prairie Grove, Arkansas Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityPrairie Grove
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
State CapitalLittle Rock
US RegionSouthern United States (West South Central Region)
Latitude35.9759° N
Longitude94.3177° W
Elevation1,260 ft (384 m)
Land Area13.75 sq mi
Water Area0.03 sq mi
Total Area13.78 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)6,197
Population DensityApproximately 451 people per sq mi
ZIP Code72753
Area Code479
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code05-56510
Congressional DistrictArkansas' 3rd Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Prairie Grove

CategoryDetails
Airport NameNorthwest Arkansas National Airport
IATA CodeXNA
PortRegional inland transportation access
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 62, Arkansas Highway 45, Arkansas Highway 16
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak service in Fort Smith
Local Bus/Transit ServiceOzark Regional Transit services
  • U.S. Route 62 – Major highway connecting Prairie Grove with Fayetteville and western Arkansas communities.
  • Arkansas Highway 45 – Local route connecting Prairie Grove with surrounding areas.
  • Arkansas Highway 16 – Scenic highway providing access through the Ozark region.

Top Places to Visit in Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Landmark NameType
Prairie Grove Battlefield State ParkHistoric State Park
Prairie Grove Historic DistrictHistoric Area
Illinois RiverNatural Attraction
Prairie Grove LakeRecreation Area
Battlefield TrailWalking and Recreation Trail
Ozark National ForestNational Forest
Lake FayettevilleOutdoor Recreation Area
Fayetteville Downtown SquareCultural Attraction
Botanical Garden of the OzarksGarden Attraction
Devil's Den State ParkState Park

Driving Distances from Prairie Grove, Arkansas to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
FayettevilleArkansas1525 minutes
SpringdaleArkansas2535 minutes
RogersArkansas4555 minutes
BentonvilleArkansas551 hour
Fort SmithArkansas751 hour 20 minutes
JoplinMissouri951 hour 40 minutes
TulsaOklahoma1202 hours
Little RockArkansas1903 hours
Oklahoma CityOklahoma2203 hours 30 minutes
Kansas CityMissouri2504 hours

Colleges and Universities Near Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of ArkansasPublicUniversityResearch, business, engineering, agriculture, and arts
NorthWest Arkansas Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer programs, technical education, and transfer degrees
University of Arkansas – Fort SmithPublicUniversityApplied sciences, business, health sciences, and technology
John Brown UniversityPrivateUniversityChristian higher education, business, and liberal arts
Northwest Technical InstitutePublicTechnical InstituteWorkforce training and technical programs
Prairie Grove School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Illinois River, Prairie Grove Lake, Clear Creek, nearby Ozark Plateau streams, and regional waterways of northwestern Arkansas.

Golf Courses Near Prairie Grove

Prairie Creek Country Club, Fayetteville Country Club, Stonebridge Meadows Golf Club, Blessings Golf Club, and Razorback Golf Course.

Prairie Grove, Arkansas — Key Historical Facts

  • Prairie Grove was established in the nineteenth century and developed as an agricultural community in the Ozark region.
  • The city is best known for the Battle of Prairie Grove, fought on December 7, 1862, during the American Civil War.
  • Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park preserves one of the most significant Civil War battle sites in Arkansas.
  • The community grew through farming, local commerce, and its location near Fayetteville and the expanding Northwest Arkansas region.
  • Today, Prairie Grove is known for its historic sites, scenic landscapes, outdoor recreation, and small-town character.

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