Paragould, AR
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About Paragould
- • Guitarist Luther Perkins, known for his work with Johnny Cash, was born in Paragould.
- • The experimental band, The Holy Ghost Circus, formed in Paragould, blending genres.
- • Railroads intersecting here established Paragould as a transportation hub in 1883.
- • Legend says a tunnel system exists beneath downtown Paragould, purpose unknown.
- • A devastating fire in 1893 destroyed much of the original downtown area.
- • Named after railroad magnates Jay Gould and Joseph W. Paramore, founded in 1883.
- • With roughly 29,000 residents, it's one of Northeast Arkansas' largest cities.
- • Sitting 315 feet above sea level, it's relatively flat, typical of the Delta.
- • Agriculture and related industries significantly drive Paragould's local economy.
- • Paragould feels like a warm embrace of small-town charm and community spirit.
- • The Memphis Grizzlies, 140 miles away, once won 22 straight home games.
- • Paragould High School Rams won the 1943 Arkansas High School Football Championship.
