47-639: The Ouachita River Unit is a prison in Malvern, Arkansas , operated by the Arkansas Department of Correction . The prison opened in 2003. In 2012, a special needs unit was opened which included a 72-bed hospital, and a 40-bed special services area which included a barracks for elderly, chronically ill and acute-illness inmates. Over 4000 prisoners-per-year in Arkansas are studying to receive their GED . Each May, prisoners who have earned their GED are brought to
94-571: A trial de novo , he obtained the same result. Williams joined other members of his faith and appealed similar convictions occurring across the state to the Arkansas Supreme Court in Berry v. City of Hope , challenging the city ordinance as unconstitutional under the First Amendment . The court agreed and held the ordinances unconstitutional. The "Mighty 1090" KAAY radio station sponsored
141-533: A domestic dispute on April 21, 1933, a shootout in which they killed the suspect. Hiram Potts, who was related to Leslie Lee Potts, was shot and killed during his March 4, 1935, attempt to arrest two men who were boarding a train illegally. During World War II, hundreds of Malvernites moved to the Los Angeles area to take advantage of work in the shipyards—apparently spurred by a couple of residents who found work there and wrote home boasting of 88-cent/hour jobs, which
188-406: A family was $ 64,123. Males had a median income of $ 46,438 versus $ 31,580 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 23,969. About 3.8% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 United States Census , there were 3,872 people, 1,509 households, and 1,050 families residing in
235-459: A female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.93. Additionally, 25.0% of the city's population were under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% were 65 years of age or older. The median age
282-639: A medium security prison. Every year on the last weekend of June, Malvern City Park hosts Brickfest, an event that fills the city with music, food and activities that include a brick toss, brick car derby, and a best-dressed brick contest. Malvern also hosts Malvern Cruise Nite once a month, and the Hot Spring County Fair and Rodeo each fall. History in Malvern can be found throughout the central city, including ten National Register of Historic Places listings. Located at 210 Locust Street in downtown Malvern,
329-475: A native of North Carolina . At the beginning of the 20th century, a railroad passed through Sheridan south into Dallas County . The railroad, owned by E. S. McCarty, carried freight and passengers for hire. A religious university, Missionary Baptist College, opened in the community in 1917 and closed in 1934 due to financial circumstances resulting from the Great Depression . A 1920 bulletin published by
376-630: A plane crash at this location in 1943. Bales and Cleveland started the first newspaper in the Grant County area, titled The Sheridan Spy . The first issue was dated September 1, 1881. In 1882, the Hon. J.S. Williams, who a year later became a state senator, bought the Sheridan Spy and renamed it The Sheridan Headlight , which is still published today. The short lived Grant County News was started in 1916 by William GoForth. Sheridan's water system began when
423-468: A private entity began installing water lines in the 1930s. This system was eventually purchased by the city, which now allows the Sheridan Water and Sewer Department to operate the system independently of city funds. Today, Sheridan is capable of treating groundwater obtained from five wells at a rate of 4.5 million gallons (17 million liters) per day (MGD/MLD). Sheridan's wastewater treatment facility
470-460: A rally on the State Capitol steps, and the principal received a petition with 30,000 signatures asking Williams to reverse the decision. Sheridan hosts an annual event based on the area's deep roots in the timber industry called Timberfest, which includes a lumberjack competition and live music around the courthouse square. The White River Kid , starring Antonio Banderas and Randy Travis ,
517-604: A route extending from Chicago to Dallas and Los Angeles , and railroad freight service to Malvern is provided by the Union Pacific Railroad and the Arkansas Midland Railroad , the latter operating over the route of the original Hot Springs Railroad . The Malvern Municipal Airport (FAA Identifier: M78) serves the Malvern area. Sheridan, Arkansas Sheridan is a city in and the county seat of Grant County , Arkansas , United States. The community
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#1733086262640564-546: A series of conflicts during the Civil Rights Movement . Located at the southern end of the Central Arkansas region, Sheridan has been experiencing a population boom in recent years, as indicated by a 49% growth in population between the 1990 and 2010 censuses. The population as of the 2010 census was 4,603. In 1818–1824, the land that Sheridan currently occupies was the site of a Quapaw reservation . After
611-475: Is located deep in the forests of the Arkansas Timberlands . It sits at the intersection of US Highways 167 and 270 . Early settlers were drawn to the area by the native timber, which is still a very important part of Sheridan's economy, although the city has diversified into several other industries. Sheridan's history also includes a college, Missionary Baptist College , until its closure in 1934, and
658-646: Is located in the Boyle House at 302 East Third Street in Malvern. Malvern hosts one of two whitewater parks in the state of Arkansas, located on the Ouachita River. (The other park is in Siloam Springs .) Used for training Olympic kayakers and river rescue teams, the river-wide ledge runs year-round, and is dam-released. A zip line and nature hike are available along Ouachita Bend. Public education for early childhood, elementary and secondary school students within
705-498: Is the Malvern Daily Record , established in 1916. It publishes an afternoon edition Tuesday through Friday with a Saturday morning "Weekend Edition" The city also has two radio stations, KLBL (101.5), a Classic Hits format, and KZYP AM-1310, a sports station. Malvern is connected on road by Interstate 30 , U.S. Route 270 , and U.S. Route 67 . Amtrak 's Texas Eagle provides daily passenger train service to Malvern on
752-442: The 2020 United States census , there were 10,867 people, 3,911 households, and 2,407 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2000, there were 9,021 people, 3,769 households, and 2,431 families residing in the city, and its population density was 1,227.1 inhabitants per square mile (473.8/km ). There were 4,193 housing units at an average density of 570.4 units per square mile (220.2 units/km ). The racial makeup of
799-528: The Civil War , as well as a large World War II vehicle collection. Other exhibits include pioneer life and settlement in Grant County, and the flora and fauna native to the county. The Heritage Square is also on the museum grounds, featuring ten relocated and restored buildings. Just 5.8 miles north of Sheridan is the B-17 Crash Memorial where a replica B-17 was constructed to honor nine airmen who died in
846-631: The Indian Removal Act of 1830 , the Quapaw were removed from the land and pushed further west. By 1833 most of the natives had been moved westward and the land was ceded to the United States. Lieutenant-General Philip Sheridan , for whom the community is named, served as the 8th Commanding General of the United States Army from 1883 to 1888. The first white settler was Dr. Richard C. Rhodes,
893-592: The United States Census Bureau , Malvern has a total area of 8.7 square miles (22.6 km ), of which 8.6 square miles (22.4 km ) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km ), or 0.79%, are water. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Malvern has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. As of
940-450: The art deco Hot Spring County Courthouse has been the center of county government since its construction in 1936. Also located downtown is the Bank of Malvern building, historically notable both for its distinct variation of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture and its importance in transitioning Malvern from an agricultural-based economy to one based on industry. The Hot Spring County Museum
987-469: The poverty line , including 27.6% of those under age 18, and 18.4% of those age 65 or over. The city is home to three Acme Brick plants and several other manufacturing companies, including Weyerhaeuser , Borden Chemical , Adams Face Veneer Company, and Pactiv . It is also the home of Grapette International, the manufacturer of Grapette soda. Malvern is the location of the Ouachita River Unit ,
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#17330862626401034-423: The Malvern city limits is provided by Malvern School District , which leads to graduation from Malvern High School . Glen Rose School District of Glen Rose (including Glen Rose High School ) and Magnet Cove School District (including Magnet Cove High School ) have Malvern postal addresses, but have no facilities in Malvern and do not include any portion of the Malvern city limits. The city's newspaper
1081-540: The Ouachita River Unit for a graduation ceremony. Malvern, Arkansas Malvern is a city in and the county seat of Hot Spring County , Arkansas , United States. Founded as a railroad stop at the eastern edge of the Ouachita Mountains , the community's history and economy have been tied to available agricultural and mineral resources. The production of bricks from locally available clay has earned
1128-544: The Rebel Springs Rock Festival of 1973 5 miles (8 km) east of Sheridan on Highway 270 that included ZZ Top as a headliner. Tickets were $ 4 before the show and lasted three days, July 4–6, 1973. The National Guard was sent out to maintain "peace". Local property owners attempted to get a court-ordered injunction to halt the festival from talking place, on the legal theory of nuisance , but to no avail. In 1954, Sheridan's school board voted to comply with
1175-526: The Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education . Sheridan had operated an elementary school for Black children and bused its Black high school students to schools in other counties The protests were so severe that the school board reversed itself the following night. Then, local sawmill owner Jack Williams told his Black employees that they could accept his offer to buy out their homes and give them to
1222-420: The age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.02. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under
1269-460: The age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 37,207, and the median income for a family was $ 43,953. Males had a median income of $ 32,216 versus $ 22,891 for females. The per capita income for
1316-480: The area, still not happy, petitioned and forced four school board members to step down. Next, Jack Williams, the largest employer of African-Americans in the area, told Black families that they could accept his offer to buyout their homes and move them, or he would burn their houses down. After the departure of the last African-American student from the city limits, the city bulldozed the African-American school;
1363-463: The center of Malvern, leading northeast 22 miles (35 km) to Benton and southwest 25 miles (40 km) to Arkadelphia . U.S. Route 270 passes northeast of Malvern on a bypass, leading east 24 miles (39 km) to Sheridan and northwest 20 miles (32 km) to Hot Springs . Arkansas Highway 9 (Main Street) leads south from the center of Malvern 64 miles (103 km) to Camden . According to
1410-555: The city the nickname, "The Brick Capital of the World". The city had a population of 10,318 at the time of the 2010 census , and in 2019 the estimated population was 10,931. Named after Malvern Hill , Virginia , Malvern was founded in 1870 by the Cairo and Fulton Railroad as a city site 21 miles (34 km) southeast of Hot Springs . On October 15, 1878, Malvern officially became the county seat of Hot Spring County. The original inhabitants of
1457-588: The city was $ 19,184. About 7.0% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 17.6% of those age 65 or over. Sheridan is provided public education from the Sheridan School District , including the Sheridan High School . Sheridan had a segregated school for African-Americans until the Brown v. Board decision. At the time, Sheridan had around 199 African American residents out of
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1504-405: The city was 68.16% White , 28.66% Black or African American , 0.35% Native American , 0.29% Asian , 0.07% Pacific Islander , 0.53% from other races , and 1.94% from two or more races. 1.26% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The city had 3,769 households, out of which 29.0% contained children under the age of 18, 44.1% were married couples living together, 16.3% had
1551-501: The city. As of the 2010 United States census of 2010, there were 4,603 people, 1,841 households, and 1,238 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,150.8 inhabitants per square mile (444.3/km ). There were 2,007 housing units at an average density of 501.8 per square mile (193.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White , 1.6% Black or African American , 0.4% Native American , 0.5% Asian , 1.3% from other races , and 1.2% from two or more races. 2.8% of
1598-506: The city. The population density was 978.8 inhabitants per square mile (377.9/km ). There were 1,685 housing units at an average density of 426.0 per square mile (164.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 97.34% White, 0.96% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.57% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. 0.96% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,509 households, out of which 35.4% had children under
1645-557: The college underscored its goal "to teach and emphasize the very principles for which the real Baptists of Arkansas stand and for which true Baptists have stood for almost nineteen centuries." Missionary Baptist Seminary in Little Rock succeeded the college after its closure. In 1943, Jewell Williams, a Jehovah's Witness , was convicted in the Mayor's Court for selling Bibles without a permit under Sheridan City Ord. No. 50. and fined $ 10. On
1692-558: The county were Native Americans, trappers, hunters, and farmers. The Hot Springs Railroad , often referred to as the Diamond Jo line, was established as a narrow-gauge railroad by Chicago businessman Joseph Reynolds in 1874. Reynolds began building the Hot Springs Railroad, which extends northwest from Malvern Junction, a station on the Cairo & Fulton, to Hot Springs, after he had endured unsatisfactory stagecoach rides to
1739-448: The employees, and all move 25 miles west to the town of Malvern . Black residents had no choice, for Williams told them that "if a family refused to move, he would evict them and burn down their home." This left Sheridan as a sundown town , and instead of becoming "one of the most racially progressive towns in Arkansas if its initial school board decision had stood, instead became one of its most backward." Loewen 's research describes
1786-434: The fact that "no Sheridan resident lifted a voice to protest the forced buyout of its black community" and a "reputation for bigotry when their high school played interracial teams in athletic contests." Sheridan is part of the Little Rock – North Little Rock – Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of the 2020 United States census , there were 4,920 people, 1,884 households, and 1,235 families residing in
1833-587: The latter city. Because Malvern was the closest railroad station to Hot Springs, it became an important junction point for passengers transferring from rail to stagecoach to complete their journey to the spas in Hot Springs. This was the only railroad into Hot Springs for 15 years. The opening of the Little Rock & Hot Springs Western Railroad in April 1900 provided a more direct access to Hot Springs from Little Rock and
1880-607: The north, and both the Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf and the Iron Mountain took advantage of this route, effectively cutting the volume of interchange traffic into Malvern. By 1902 passenger train shuttle service through Malvern had essentially ended. The Malvern Police Department lost Carson Smith, the deputy, and three officers in the line of duty, all shot to death during the 1930s. They were Clyde Davis, Leslie Lee Potts, and Hiram Potts. Davis and Leslie Lee Potts were both shot during
1927-435: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,841 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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1974-404: The remnants of the school were buried and the city no longer had a duty to integrate their schools. This incident is recounted by former resident James Seawood on storycorps. In March 2014, Sheridan High School principal Rodney Williams ordered the removal of student profiles from the student yearbook, rather than publish one of an openly gay student. In response, a human rights organization held
2021-425: The town's total population of 1,898. On May 21, 1954, the local school board voted unanimously to integrate its 21 African-American students into its high school to avoid the $ 4,000 it would have cost the school board to send them to Jefferson County . The white parents became upset and called another vote the next night. At that vote, the board voted unanimously to keep the local school segregated. Community members in
2068-412: Was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.98. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.6 years. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female. The median income for a household in the city was $ 57,305, and the median income for
2115-413: Was 38 years; for every 100 females there were 85.0 males and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 27,007, and the median income for a family was $ 34,563. Males had a median income of $ 27,232 versus $ 18,929 for females and the per capita income for the city was $ 14,848. About 15.7% of families and 20.3% of the population were below
2162-561: Was a decent wage for the time. Malvern is in northeastern Hot Spring County, southeast of the Ouachita River where it exits the Ouachita Mountains . It is bordered to the north by Rockport and to the east by Perla . Interstate 30 passes through the northwest part of Malvern, with access from Exits 97, 98, and 99. I-30 leads northeast 44 miles (71 km) to Little Rock , the state capital, and southwest 100 miles (160 km) to Texarkana . U.S. Route 67 (Page Avenue) runs through
2209-558: Was filmed during a mock Timberfest during the summer of 1998, with many of the local residents appearing as extras. The Grant County Museum , located on Shackleford Road in Sheridan, preserves and interprets the history and culture of the county for residents and visitors. The museum features exhibits detailing the Battle of Jenkins' Ferry , a segment of the Union's failed Red River Campaign during
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