De Queen, AR
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About De Queen
- • K.T. Oslin, a Grammy-winning country singer, was born in De Queen, AR.
- • Sevier County Water Association, providing rural water, started in De Queen.
- • The Kansas City Southern Railway's arrival established De Queen as a lumber hub.
- • Legend claims Bonnie and Clyde visited De Queen, hiding out briefly in the area.
- • A devastating fire in 1901 destroyed much of De Queen's business district.
- • Named in 1897 for the daughter of a railroad executive, it was incorporated in 1905.
- • With about 6,500 residents, it's smaller than many county seat towns.
- • The town sits 401 feet above sea level, avoiding major flooding events.
- • Agriculture and poultry processing are significant employers in the area.
- • A quiet, small-town feel permeates the air, offering a sense of peacefulness.
- • The Dallas Cowboys, with their Super Bowl wins, are the closest major pro team.
- • De Queen High School's football rivalry with Mena is a long-standing tradition.