Arkana, Baxter County, Arkansas
Unincorporated community in Arkansas, United States
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Arkana is an unincorporated community in Baxter County, Arkansas, United States.[1] The community is located along Arkansas Highway 201.[2]
Arkana, Arkansas | |
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  Arkana, Arkansas Arkana's position in Arkansas.  Arkana, Arkansas Arkana, Arkansas (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 36°14′18″N 92°19′00″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Baxter |
| Township | Buckhorn |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 70461 |
| U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arkana, Baxter County, Arkansas | |
The rural crossroads was initially known as Gobbler's Flat from an abundance of wild turkey. It was home to a large general store and post office that served the local population. The Arkana school once had the largest enrollment in Baxter County.[3]
