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Texarkana, Arkansas

Population: 22,631
Located in Miller County

The motto for this fine city is: "Texarkana...Where Life Is So Large It Takes Two States."

Why? Texarkana is really two cities where State Line Avenue joins Texarkana, Arkansas with Texarkana, Texas; twin cities located in two sates and named for three. The Texarkana cities are uniquely connected by a man made line, State Line Avenue, which runs through the center of downtown Texarkana.

Another of their famous mottos is: "Texarkana is 'Twice As Nice'", which appropriately conveys the political structure here. There are two of most everything: two city mayors, two city governments, two police departments, and two fire departments.

Who named Texarkana is up for debate. The popular version credits Colonel Gus Knobel who surveyed this section for the Iron Mountain Railroad right-of-way from Little Rock. The story goes that Colonel Knobel wrote Tex-Ark-Ana on a board and nailed it to a tree and remarked that this was the name of the town which was going to be built here.

Here's the rest of the story in case you're wondering. Colonel Knobel reckoned he was at or near the spot where the borders of three states met. So he named the city after these states - Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana.

A visit to Texarkana reveals a host of historic treasures; ten annual festivals; entertainment from performing arts, stock car races, hockey, and art exhibits; shopping; great outdoors and sports; wonderful restaurants; and a heaping of "Southern Hospitality!" Choices abound for the outdoorsman. With lush woodlands and some of the country's best fishing at Lake Millwood and family fun at Lake Wright Patman, you can't go wrong. Hiking and camping areas abound with RV (recreational vehicle) facilities to serve you, whether you are backpacking or relaxing in an RV.

Texarkana sports include hockey, baseball, bowling, golfing, stock car racing, tennis, and a family fun park featuring miniature golf, batting cages and go kart tracks. If golf is your game, Texarkana has plenty of opportunities for the golf enthusiast. Opportunities include great golf courses, pro shops and lessons. So be sure to tee-off while you're in "T-Town"! And don't miss the Texarkana Bandits Hockey; Hockey season runs October thru February at the Four States Fair Entertainment Center.

You can find a great home for not much money in this part of Arkansas. Most residences are single-family homes, and there is a lot of new construction going up right now. You can snatch up a 2,000 square foot home on seven acres for less than $90,000! Most newer homes (built in the last decade) are priced a little higher, and a 1,900 square foot, all brick home can cost around $150,000. All in all, this is one of the most cost-effective cities in the country in which to live.

Texarkana has a rich historical tapestry of southern charm and wild west spirit. Thanks to its blend of historical and architectural treasures, natural beauty, and conveniences unique to a metropolitan area, Texarkana has a vibrant growing future.

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