Jefferson, Jefferson County, Arkansas
Unincorporated community in Arkansas, United States
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Jefferson, also known as Jefferson Springs,[2] is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States. It is located on Arkansas Highway 365, 4.8 miles (7.7 km) south-southeast of Redfield and is the home of the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR).[3]
Jefferson, Arkansas | |
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  Jefferson, Arkansas Location within Arkansas | |
| Coordinates: 34°22′50″N 92°09′51″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Founded | October 3, 1881 |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−05:00 (CDT) |
| ZIP code (s) | 72079 |
| Area code (s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-34960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 77370[1] |
| Highways |  Highway 365 |
| Major airport | Clinton National (LIT) |
History
Jefferson was founded on October 3, 1881,[4] the result of the newly built Chicot to Little Rock railroad.
Economy
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Jefferson is home to the National Center for Toxicological Research and is co-located with the Office of Regulatory Affairs’ Arkansas Regional Laboratory. The Jefferson Laboratories campus sits on 496 acres (201 ha) in the midst of a beautiful pine forest.[5] NCTR is the only Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Center located outside the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The 1,000,000 square foot (93,000 m2) research campus plays a critical role in the missions of FDA and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to promote and protect public health.[6]
Education
Jefferson is served by the White Hall School District.[7][8]
Notable residents
- W. B. Jacko, politician
