Newark, Arkansas

Welcome to Newark, Arkansas! Newark is a city located in Independence County, Arkansas. Newark was founded as an alternate site to an older town plagued with a major drawback. The pre–Civil War community of Akron (also known as Big Bottom) was subject to the destructive overflows of the White River. In 1880, plans for a proposed railroad would have had it passing through Akron, but the revised 1882 plans sought higher ground on which to lay tracks about a mile north. As a result, one town’s shortcomings led to the founding of another. Newark has contributed to the state’s growth mostly through agriculture. Newark has continued to be a very contributing city to Independence County, as well as the state of Arkansas. Credits: FortisDux