Mena, AR
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About Mena
- • Country singer Blane Howard, known for "Rock On", hails from Mena.
- • The Cossatot River State Park, a haven for outdoor recreation, is near Mena.
- • The Kansas City Southern Railway's expansion established Mena in 1896.
- • Rumors persist of a hidden treasure within the Ouachita National Forest near Mena.
- • A major fire in 1905 destroyed much of Mena's early business district.
- • Mena was named after railroad executive Arthur Stilwell's wife, and founded in 1896.
- • With about 5,500 residents, Mena is smaller than many county seats.
- • Mena sits 1,726 feet above sea level, offering views of the Ouachita Mountains.
- • Timber and agriculture remain significant contributors to Mena's economy.
- • Visiting Mena feels like stepping back into a simpler, more peaceful time.
- • The Dallas Cowboys are the closest NFL team, a 3-hour drive away.
- • Mena High School's Bearcats have a storied football rivalry with nearby Waldron.
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