De Queen, AR

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.

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