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| name               = Washington, Arkansas
| name = Washington, Arkansas
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| subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Arkansas|County]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Hempstead County, Arkansas|Hempstead]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Hempstead County, Arkansas|Hempstead]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of Arkansas townships|Township]]
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| established_title = Settled
| established_title = Settled
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| established_date = 1824
| established_title2 = Incorporated
| established_title2 = Incorporated
| established_date2 = 1880
| established_date2 = 1880
| named_for         = [[George Washington]]
| named_for = [[George Washington]]
| government_footnotes = <ref name="AML2017">{{cite web|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Washington|website=Arkansas Municipal League|url=https://portal.arkansas.gov?agency=Washington|access-date=February 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107012157/http://local.arkansas.gov/local.php?agency=Washington|archive-date=November 7, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| population_demonym = Washingtonian
| population_demonym = Washingtonian
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'''Washington''' is a city in [[Ozan Township, Hempstead County, Arkansas]], United States. The population was 180 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]],<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0573370| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Washington city, Arkansas| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| access-date=April 19, 2017}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> up from 148 in [[2000 United States census|2000]]. It is part of the [[Hope, Arkansas|Hope]] [[Hope micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]]. The city is home to [[Historic Washington State Park]].
'''Washington''' is a city in Ozan Township, [[Hempstead County, Arkansas|Hempstead County]], [[Arkansas]], United States. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], Washington had a population of 94.<ref name="Census2020PLLede">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME%2CP1_001N&for=place%3A73370&in=state%3A05|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=February 4, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref> It is part of the [[Hope, Arkansas|Hope]] [[Hope micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]]. The city is home to [[Historic Washington State Park]].
 
==History==
==History==
From its establishment in 1824, Washington was an important stop on the rugged [[Southwest Trail]] for pioneers traveling to [[Texas]]. That same year, it was established as the "seat of justice" for that area, and in 1825 the Hempstead County Court of Common Pleas was established, located in a building constructed next door to a [[tavern]] owned by early resident Elijah Stuart. Between 1832 and 1839, thousands of [[Choctaw]] [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]] passed through Washington on their way to [[Indian Territory]]. Frontiersmen and national heroes [[James Bowie]], [[Sam Houston]] and [[Davy Crockett]] all traveled through Washington en route to the [[Battle of the Alamo|Alamo]]. Houston is believed to have planned parts of the revolt strategy in a tavern in Washington during 1834.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://asms.k12.ar.us/armem/deloney/mem4.htm |title=Old Washington, Arkansas: Role in Developing History |access-date=June 20, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070711225621/http://asms.k12.ar.us/armem/deloney/mem4.htm |archive-date=July 11, 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[James Black (blacksmith)|James Black]], a Washington [[blacksmith]], is credited with creating a knife which became known as the iconic [[Bowie knife]], carried by James Bowie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asms.k12.ar.us/armem/deloney/mem4.htm|title=Role in developing history|publisher=The Arkansas School for Mathematics|access-date=June 20, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070711225621/http://asms.k12.ar.us/armem/deloney/mem4.htm|archive-date=July 11, 2007|url-status=live}}</ref>
From its establishment in 1824, Washington was an important stop on the rugged [[Southwest Trail]] for pioneers traveling to [[Texas]]. That same year, it was established as the "seat of justice" for that area, and in 1825 the Hempstead County Court of Common Pleas was established, located in a building constructed next door to a [[tavern]] owned by early resident Elijah Stuart. Between 1832 and 1839, thousands of [[Choctaw]] [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]] passed through Washington on their way to [[Indian Territory]]. Frontiersmen and national heroes [[James Bowie]], [[Sam Houston]] and [[Davy Crockett]] all traveled through Washington en route to the [[Battle of the Alamo|Alamo]]. Houston is believed to have planned parts of the revolt strategy in a tavern in Washington during 1834.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://asms.k12.ar.us/armem/deloney/mem4.htm |title=Old Washington, Arkansas: Role in Developing History |access-date=June 20, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070711225621/http://asms.k12.ar.us/armem/deloney/mem4.htm |archive-date=July 11, 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[James Black (blacksmith)|James Black]], a Washington [[blacksmith]], is credited with creating a knife which became known as the iconic [[Bowie knife]], carried by James Bowie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asms.k12.ar.us/armem/deloney/mem4.htm|title=Role in developing history|publisher=The Arkansas School for Mathematics|access-date=June 20, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070711225621/http://asms.k12.ar.us/armem/deloney/mem4.htm|archive-date=July 11, 2007|url-status=live}}</ref>


During the [[War with Mexico]], beginning in 1846, Washington became a rally point for volunteer troops on their way to serve with the [[US Army]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.arkansas.com/places-to-go/cities-and-towns/city-detail.aspx?city=Washington|title= Washington|publisher= The Official Site of Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism|access-date= August 17, 2012|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120510042258/http://www.arkansas.com/places-to-go/cities-and-towns/city-detail.aspx?city=Washington|archive-date= May 10, 2012|url-status= live}}</ref> Later, the town became a major service center for area planters, merchants and professionals. Following the capture of [[Little Rock, Arkansas|Little Rock]] by the [[Union Army]] in 1863, the pro-[[Confederate States of America]] state government moved the state government offices to [[Hot Springs, Arkansas|Hot Springs]] for a short time, then ultimately based the state government out of Washington, making it the (rebel) state capital until 1865.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.civilwarbuff.org/washington.html |title=The Civil War in Arkansas - Places &#124; Washington |access-date=January 30, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513174152/http://www.civilwarbuff.org/washington.html |archive-date=May 13, 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://asms.k12.ar.us/armem/deloney/mem3.htm |title=Old Washington, Arkansas:Significance in Civil War |access-date=January 30, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070711225536/http://asms.k12.ar.us/armem/deloney/mem3.htm |archive-date=July 11, 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Albert G. Simms]] (1882–1964), a [[United States representative]] from [[New Mexico]], was born here. Following the construction of the Cairo and Fulton [[railroad]] eight miles to the south of Washington, which connected much of the state with Little Rock, the town began a slow decline. Now located on the area's primary travel route, [[Hope, Arkansas|Hope]] took on Washington's formerly important role.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://asms.k12.ar.us/armem/deloney/mem5.htm |title=Old Washington, Arkansas:Affects on the uprising of other cities |access-date=January 30, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070712035758/http://asms.k12.ar.us/armem/deloney/mem5.htm |archive-date=July 12, 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref>
During the [[War with Mexico]], beginning in 1846, Washington became a rally point for volunteer troops on their way to serve with the [[United States Army|U.S. Army]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.arkansas.com/places-to-go/cities-and-towns/city-detail.aspx?city=Washington|title= Washington|publisher= The Official Site of Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism|access-date= August 17, 2012|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120510042258/http://www.arkansas.com/places-to-go/cities-and-towns/city-detail.aspx?city=Washington|archive-date= May 10, 2012|url-status= live}}</ref> Later, the town became a major service center for area planters, merchants and professionals. Following the capture of [[Little Rock, Arkansas|Little Rock]] by the [[Union Army]] in 1863, the pro-[[Confederate States of America]] state government moved the state government offices to [[Hot Springs, Arkansas|Hot Springs]] for a short time, then ultimately based the state government out of Washington, making it the (rebel) state capital until 1865.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.civilwarbuff.org/washington.html |title=The Civil War in Arkansas - Places &#124; Washington |access-date=January 30, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513174152/http://www.civilwarbuff.org/washington.html |archive-date=May 13, 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://asms.k12.ar.us/armem/deloney/mem3.htm |title=Old Washington, Arkansas:Significance in Civil War |access-date=January 30, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070711225536/http://asms.k12.ar.us/armem/deloney/mem3.htm |archive-date=July 11, 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref> Following the construction of the Cairo and Fulton [[railroad]] eight miles to the south of Washington, which connected much of the state with Little Rock, the town began a slow decline. Now located on the area's primary travel route, [[Hope, Arkansas|Hope]] took on Washington's formerly important role.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://asms.k12.ar.us/armem/deloney/mem5.htm |title=Old Washington, Arkansas:Affects on the uprising of other cities |access-date=January 30, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070712035758/http://asms.k12.ar.us/armem/deloney/mem5.htm |archive-date=July 12, 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
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| 2010 = 180
| 2010 = 180
| 2020 = 94
| 2020 = 94
| estyear = 2024
| estyear = 2025
| estimate = 90
| estimate = 92
| estref = {{decrease}}
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}
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*[[James Black (blacksmith)|James Black]] (1800–1872), blacksmith who crafted the [[Bowie knife]] based upon a design by [[Jim Bowie]]<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=2534|title=James Black (1800–1872)|encyclopedia=[[Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture]]|access-date=February 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203011422/http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=2534|archive-date=February 3, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[James Black (blacksmith)|James Black]] (1800–1872), blacksmith who crafted the [[Bowie knife]] based upon a design by [[Jim Bowie]]<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=2534|title=James Black (1800–1872)|encyclopedia=[[Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture]]|access-date=February 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203011422/http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=2534|archive-date=February 3, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Augustus Hill Garland]] (1832–1899), 38th [[United States Attorney General|Attorney General of the United States]]<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=http://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=106|title=Augustus Hill Garland (1832–1899)|encyclopedia=[[Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture]]|access-date=August 17, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013201815/http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=106|archive-date=October 13, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Augustus Hill Garland]] (1832–1899), 38th [[United States Attorney General|Attorney General of the United States]]<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=http://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=106|title=Augustus Hill Garland (1832–1899)|encyclopedia=[[Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture]]|access-date=August 17, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013201815/http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=106|archive-date=October 13, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Benjamin P. Jett]], state legislator who served as [[Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives]]
*[[Benjamin P. Jett]] (1808–1855), [[Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives]]
*[[Daniel Webster Jones (governor)|Daniel Webster Jones]] (1839–1918), 19th [[List of Governors of Arkansas|Governor of Arkansas]]<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=110|title=Daniel Webster Jones (1839–1918)|encyclopedia=[[Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture]]|access-date=February 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203011416/http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=110|archive-date=February 3, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Daniel Webster Jones (governor)|Daniel Webster Jones]] (1839–1918), 19th [[List of governors of Arkansas|governor of Arkansas]]<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=110|title=Daniel Webster Jones (1839–1918)|encyclopedia=[[Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture]]|access-date=February 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203011416/http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=110|archive-date=February 3, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Charles B. Mitchel|Charles Burton Mitchel]] (1815–1864), [[Congress of the Confederate States|C.S. Senator]] from [[Arkansas]]<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=2366|title=Charles Burton Mitchel (1815–1864)|encyclopedia=[[Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture]]|access-date=February 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203005917/http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=2366|archive-date=February 3, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Charles B. Mitchel]] (1815–1864), [[Congress of the Confederate States|Confederate Senator]] from Arkansas<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=2366|title=Charles Burton Mitchel (1815–1864)|encyclopedia=[[Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture]]|access-date=February 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203005917/http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=2366|archive-date=February 3, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Albert G. Simms|Albert Gallatin Simms]] (1882–1964), Member of the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House of Representatives]] from [[New Mexico]]'s [[New Mexico's at-large congressional district|at-large]] district<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newmexicohistory.org/people/biographical-information-on-albert-gallatin-simms|title=Biographical Information on Albert Gallatin Simms|publisher=New Mexico Office of the State Historian|access-date=February 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203064327/http://newmexicohistory.org/people/biographical-information-on-albert-gallatin-simms|archive-date=February 3, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Albert G. Simms]] (1882–1964), [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] from New Mexico<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newmexicohistory.org/people/biographical-information-on-albert-gallatin-simms|title=Biographical Information on Albert Gallatin Simms|publisher=New Mexico Office of the State Historian|access-date=February 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203064327/http://newmexicohistory.org/people/biographical-information-on-albert-gallatin-simms|archive-date=February 3, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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== External links ==
==External links==
* [http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=5606 Washington (Hempstead County)] at ''[[Encyclopedia of Arkansas]]''
* [http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=5606 Washington (Hempstead County)] at ''[[Encyclopedia of Arkansas]]''


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[[Category:Hope micropolitan area]]
[[Category:Hope micropolitan area]]
[[Category:Planned communities in Arkansas]]
[[Category:Planned communities in Arkansas]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1824]]
[[Category:Populated places in the United States established in 1824]]

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Washington is a city in Ozan Township, Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Washington had a population of 94.[1] It is part of the Hope Micropolitan Statistical Area. The city is home to Historic Washington State Park.

History

From its establishment in 1824, Washington was an important stop on the rugged Southwest Trail for pioneers traveling to Texas. That same year, it was established as the "seat of justice" for that area, and in 1825 the Hempstead County Court of Common Pleas was established, located in a building constructed next door to a tavern owned by early resident Elijah Stuart. Between 1832 and 1839, thousands of Choctaw Native Americans passed through Washington on their way to Indian Territory. Frontiersmen and national heroes James Bowie, Sam Houston and Davy Crockett all traveled through Washington en route to the Alamo. Houston is believed to have planned parts of the revolt strategy in a tavern in Washington during 1834.[2] James Black, a Washington blacksmith, is credited with creating a knife which became known as the iconic Bowie knife, carried by James Bowie.[3]

During the War with Mexico, beginning in 1846, Washington became a rally point for volunteer troops on their way to serve with the U.S. Army.[4] Later, the town became a major service center for area planters, merchants and professionals. Following the capture of Little Rock by the Union Army in 1863, the pro-Confederate States of America state government moved the state government offices to Hot Springs for a short time, then ultimately based the state government out of Washington, making it the (rebel) state capital until 1865.[5][6] Following the construction of the Cairo and Fulton railroad eight miles to the south of Washington, which connected much of the state with Little Rock, the town began a slow decline. Now located on the area's primary travel route, Hope took on Washington's formerly important role.[7]

Geography

Washington is in north-central Hempstead County, Script error: No such module "convert". northwest of Hope, the county seat. U.S. Route 278 passes through Washington as Columbus Street, leading southeast to Hope and northwest Script error: No such module "convert". to Nashville. Arkansas Highway 195 has its northern terminus in Washington and leads southwest Script error: No such module "convert". to Fulton on the Red River.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

According to the United States Census Bureau, Washington has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., all land.[8] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Washington has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]

Demographics

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Washington, Arkansas – Racial and ethnic composition
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Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[11] Pop 2010[12] Pop 2020[13] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 57 94 46 38.51% 52.22% 48.94%
Black or African American alone (NH) 91 78 39 61.49% 43.33% 41.49%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 0 1 0 0.00% 0.56% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Other race alone (NH) 0 0 1 0.00% 0.00% 1.06%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 0 3 4 0.00% 1.67% 4.26%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0 4 4 0.00% 2.22% 4.26%
Total 148 180 94 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

As of the census[14] of 2000, there were 148 people, 78 households, and 40 families residing in the city. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 93 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the city was 38.51% White and 61.49% Black or African American.

There were 78 households, out of which 14.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.2% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.7% were non-families. 44.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.90 and the average family size was 2.58.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 14.9% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 25.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 72.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,375, and the median income for a family was $21,042. Males had a median income of $41,875 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,066. There were 10.8% of families and 18.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 25.0% of under eighteens and 21.7% of those over 64.

Education

Washington is within the Hope School District.[15] Students attend Hope High School. The former Washington School District was dissolved on July 1, 1990, with its territory given to the Hope school district as well as the Blevins and Saratoga school districts.[16]

Culture

Washington is home to Historic Washington State Park.[17]

Notable people

See also

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References

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