Okolona is a town near the western edge of Clark County,

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, United States. The population was 147 at the 2010 census. The

Battle of Elkin's Ferry The Battle of Elkin's Ferry (April 3 – 4, 1864), also known as Engagement at Elkin's Ferry, was fought in Clark and Nevada counties in Arkansas as part of the Camden Expedition, during the American Civil War. Prelude Major-General Frederick ...

of the

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was fought here during April 3–4, 1864, as a part of the

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forces, led by Maj. Gen.

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, sought to ford the Little Missouri River, as the local roads were impassable. The force reached Elkin's Ferry before the

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cavalry brigades, led by Brig. Gen. John S. Marmaduke, and the Confederates were defeated. Okolona has several churches; the Saint Clair

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Church, Okolona Baptist Church, Okolona First United Methodist Church, and Center Grove United Methodist Church.

Geography

Okolona is located in western Clark County at (34.000589, -93.337362).

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passes through the community, leading northeast to

Arkadelphia Arkadelphia is a city in Clark County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,714. The city is the county seat of Clark County. It is situated at the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. Two universities, Henderso ...

, the county seat, and south to

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. According to the

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, the town has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

As of the

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of 2000, there were 160 people, 70 households, and 45 families residing in the town. The

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was 79.2/km (204.8/mi²). There were 86 housing units at an average density of 42.6/km (110.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 68.12%

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and 31.88%

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. There were 70 households, out of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were

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living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.96. In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.0% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males. The median income for a household in the town was $30,833, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $30,500 versus $17,500 for females. The

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for the town was $14,318. None of the families and 0.6% of the population were living below the

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Education

Public education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by the

Gurdon School District Gurdon School District is a school district in Clark County, Arkansas, serving Gurdon. It operates three schools: Gurdon Primary School, Cabe Middle School, and Gurdon High School. The district serves Gurdon, Okolona, and Whelen Springs.

with area students graduating from

Gurdon High School Gurdon High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school serving students in grades six through twelve in the rural community of Gurdon, Arkansas, United States. It is one of three public high schools in Clark County and serves the c ...

.SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Clark County, AR
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. Retrieved on May 26, 2018. It was served by the Okolona School District until that district was dissolved on July 1, 1987. The Gurdon district was one of several absorbing territory from the former Okolona district.ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls
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. Retrieved on October 13, 2017.

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