Cushman, Arkansas

Welcome to Cushman, Arkansas! Cushman is a city located in Independence County, Arkansas. Cushman was incorporated on March 12, 1906, and was a very popular mining spot in Arkansas. On August 5, 1959, the government purchased the last ton of ore, as prescribed by the program. Domestic production of manganese ore came to an end, and the mines in Cushman closed. Brazil, Gold Coast Africa, and others were putting manganese ore on American docks for less than the freight cost of domestic mines. Cushman has made the transition from a booming mining town to a quiet bedroom community, with many residents working in Batesville. The Cushman schools closed after the 2007–2008 school year. The town has a community water system and local law enforcement. A school and community homecoming and Miner’s Day celebration are held each year on the last Saturday in June. -Encyclopedia of Arkansas Credits: Fortisdux, Encyclopedia of Arkansas.