Helena, AR
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About Helena
- • Singer Conway Twitty, known for country and pop hits, was born in Helena.
- • The 'King Biscuit Time' blues radio program originated from Helena in 1941.
- • Strategic location on the Mississippi River fostered Helena's early growth as a port.
- • Confederate General Patrick Cleburne is buried in Helena's Confederate Cemetery.
- • The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 devastated Helena and its surrounding areas.
- • It's named after the daughter of founder Sylvanus Phillips and was founded in 1833.
- • With about 9,500 residents, it's significantly smaller than its peak population.
- • At 203 feet above sea level, Helena offers modest views of the Mississippi River.
- • Agriculture, especially cotton and soybeans, remains a crucial industry in the area.
- • A palpable sense of history and quiet resilience permeates the atmosphere.