Conway, AR
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About Conway
- • Singer Mary Lambert, known for her work with Macklemore, was born in Conway.
- • The popular collegiate board game, Greekopoly, was invented at Hendrix College.
- • The Cairo and Fulton Railroad in 1872 spurred Conway's initial growth.
- • Conway's old train depot is rumored to be haunted by a former worker.
- • A devastating fire in 1891 destroyed much of the downtown area.
- • It's named for Henry Wharton Conway and was incorporated in 1875.
- • With over 67,000 residents, it's one of Arkansas' fastest-growing cities.
- • Sitting at 312 feet, it's noticeably flatter than the Ozark foothills north.
- • Education and healthcare provide the most jobs for Conway residents.
- • A palpable sense of youthful energy and academic focus permeates the air.