North Little Rock, Arkansas
North Little Rock (often abbreviated "NLR") is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. It is the twin city of Little Rock. The population was 64,591 at the 2020 Census, making it the seventh-most populous city in Arkansas.
North Little Rock
Hill
April 18, 1871
July 17, 1901
Terry Hartwick
North Little Rock City Council
56.20 sq mi (145.55 km2)
53.04 sq mi (137.38 km2)
3.15 sq mi (8.16 km2)
266 ft (81 m)
64,591
US: 524th
1,217.69/sq mi (470.15/km2)
431,388 (US: 88th)
729,135 (US: 75th)
05-50450
0077862[2]
The city has been experiencing significant beautification efforts over the past few years, resulting in renewed interest from young families and professionals. Areas such as the Argenta Historic District in Downtown have turned into thriving entertainment districts offering theaters, fine dining, bars, gastropubs, and boutiques. It is also home to Dickey-Stephens Park, which hosts the Arkansas Travelers minor league baseball team, and Simmons Bank Arena, the metropolitan area's main entertainment venue. Farther west is Burns Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the United States.
History[edit]
Originally named Argenta, Arkansas, it was founded on April 18, 1871.[3] In 1890, the city of Little Rock annexed Argenta as part of its eighth ward, preempting a competing petition to incorporate. As part of a plan to reclaim its independence, Argenta was incorporated on July 17, 1901, as the town of "North Little Rock". By 1904, the state's supreme court allowed North Little Rock to annex what was left of the ward. It readopted the name Argenta in 1906, only to revert to North Little Rock in October 1917. Evidence of the old town can still be found in the North Little Rock City Hall (built in 1914) which contains plaques referring to Argenta, and incorporates "C of A" (i.e. City of Argenta) ornamental features.[4]
Sports[edit]
Dickey-Stephens Park is the location of the Arkansas Travelers baseball team.
Education[edit]
Public primary and secondary schools[edit]
Most students attend public schools in the North Little Rock School District which includes:
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