CITY OF
LOCKESBURG
Lockesburg, Arkansas, located in Sevier County, is a small yet historically significant town with a population of approximately 800 residents. Founded in 1853, the town's rich history is rooted in agriculture, timber, and transportation. Lockesburg served as a key hub for the lumber industry in its early days, benefiting from its proximity to natural resources and rail lines.
Today, the town continues to embrace its rural charm while exploring opportunities for economic growth. Agriculture and timber remain important sectors of the local economy, alongside small businesses that provide goods and services to the community. The town's location near larger urban centers like Texarkana also positions it as a potential site for rural economic development.
Lockesburg gained national attention in 2011 with the discovery of dinosaur fossils in the nearby area. These fossils, belonging to a species of hadrosaur (a duck-billed dinosaur), provided a fascinating glimpse into Arkansas' prehistoric past. This discovery has sparked interest in the area's geological significance. Lockesburg Lockesburg, Arkansas, located in Sevier County, is a small yet historically significant town with a population of approximately 800 residents. Founded in 1853, the town's rich history is rooted in agriculture, timber, and transportation. Lockesburg served as a key hub for the lumber industry in its early days, benefiting from its proximity to natural resources and rail lines.
Today, the town continues to embrace its rural charm while exploring opportunities for economic growth. Agriculture and timber remain important sectors of the local economy, alongside small businesses that provide goods and services to the community. The town's location near larger urban centers like Texarkana also positions it as a potential site for rural economic development.
Lockesburg gained national attention in 2011 with the discovery of dinosaur fossils in the nearby area. These fossils, belonging to a species of hadrosaur (a duck-billed dinosaur), provided a fascinating glimpse into Arkansas' prehistoric past. This discovery has sparked interest in the area's geological significance. Lockesburg presents a unique blend of historical charm and growth potential. a unique blend of historical charm and growth potential.
LINKS & RESOURCES
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Volunteer Fire Department. Here you can find information about the department, as well as membership dues for those outside the city limits. Annual membership dues help avoid additional costs associated with living outside service area.
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Sheriff's Office is responsible for primary law enforcement services of the unincorporated area and the cities of De Queen, Horatio, and Lockesburg. Services are provided by personnel in the Patrol Division, Investigation Division, Court Services Division, Support Services Division and Jail Operations Division.
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