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30 déc. 2011 · Driving around downtown El Dorado, AR. Filmed on December 30, 2011.
18 oct. 2022 · An aerial video of El Dorado, Arkansas and all the charm of our town.
- History
- Geography
- Demographics
- Arts and Culture
- Parks and Recreation
- Education
- Media
- Infrastructure
- Notable People
- See Also
Timeline
1. 1829, the territorial legislature took sections of Hempstead and Clark counties to establish Union County. 2. 1843, Matthew Rainey founded and named El Dorado. El Dorado became the Union County seat that same yearand the first Presbyterian church was organized. 3. 1845, First Baptist Church was organized. 4. 1870, El Dorado Baptist Church was foundedand El Dorado was incorporated. 5. 1883, Albert Williams was lynched in El Dorado 6. 1891, the first passenger train arrives in El Dorado from...
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.3 square miles (42 km2), of which 16.3 square miles (42 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.31%) is water.
2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 17,756 people, 7,164 households, and 4,466 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,096 people per square mile. 25.9% of the population were under 18, and 7.1% were under 5. People over 65 made up 16.7% of the population. The gender make up of the city was 50.6% female and 49.4% male. The median household income was $41,831, and the per capita income was $24,081. People under the poverty line made up 22.6% of the population.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 18,884 people, 8,969 households, and 5,732 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,323.3 inhabitants per square mile (510.9/km2). There were 9,969 housing units at an average density of 607.9 per square mile (234.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 49.9% Black or African American, 45.1% White, 0.30% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.8% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. 1.04% of the populatio...
Venues
The Murphy Arts District (MAD) opened in 2017 in downtown El Dorado.The district includes a music hall, outdoor amphitheater, farmer's market, musical performers, restaurant with performance stage, the largest playscape in the state, and a water park. The South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) is a 22,500-square-foot (2,090 m2) facility with three visual art galleries, a ballet studio, a theatre, educational classroom space, and an open art studio.SAAC hosts stage events and art exhibitions. The E...
Annual events
The Mayhaw Festival occurs in May. The official event name is "Bugs Bands and Bikes". It coincides with a crawfish boil, a "Battle of the Bands", a bike show/one day motorcycle rally, a motorcycle parade, and pool tournament.[citation needed] The "SouthArk Outdoor Expo occurs in Septemberwith activities for anglers, hunters, children, and families. MusicFest occurs in October in an eight-block area, featuring over 30 acts on five stages. Winter events include the "Festival of Lights" and the...
Attractions
1. The Union County Courthouse, opened in 1928. 2. The South Arkansas Arboretum, opened in 1965, is Arkansas's only state park located within a city. It includes more than 2 mi (3.2 km) of paved trails. 3. The Rialto Theater, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, opened in 1929 with seating for 1,400, and presented live stage shows and films.
City parks include: Lions Club Park and Golf Course, Mattocks Park, Mosby Park, Neel Park, Old City Park, and South Side Park. The El Dorado Recreation Complex and Pavilion has a playground, baseball and softball facility and two pavilions. It is the location of the El Dorado High SchoolWildcat Baseball Field and Ladycat Softball Field. Memorial St...
According to the 2000 Census, 22.5% of the population age 25+ had an associate degree or higher. More than 400 teachers and administrators work to meet the needs of all students regardless of age, ability, or background. Approximately 50 percent of these teachers and administrators hold advanced degrees. More than 4,600 students attend the nine El ...
Radio
Radio stations include: KMLK (urban adult contemporary), KDMS (southern gospel), KIXB (country), KMRX (classic hits), KAGL (classic rock), KELD (talk), KELD-FM (contemporary hits), KLBQ (classic country), KBSA (NPR), and KAKV.
Television
Television stations serving El Dorado include: KTVE (NBC), KETZ (PBS), K20OC (CBS-HD), KTVE-HD (NBC-HD), K20OC (CBS), KETZ-DT (AETN/PBS), KTBS (ABC), KNOE (CBS), KARD (FOX), and KMLU(MeTV).
Print
The El Dorado News-Timesis one of the oldest newspapers in South Arkansas.
Major highways
1. Future Interstate 69 2. U.S. Highway 63 3. U.S. Highway 82 4. U.S. Highway 167 5. Highway 7 6. Highway 15
Airports
El Dorado has two airports, both owned by the city. South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field services private aircraft and one commercial carrier, and El Dorado Downtown Airport services local industries, and offers hangar space to small private planes.[citation needed]
Utilities
El Dorado water is served locally by El Dorado Water Utilities, a private company. Electricity is supplied by Entergy of Arkansas. Other utility companies serving El Dorado include Summit Utilities (natural gas), Southern Lp-Gas (liquid gas), Bcs (bottled and metered gas), Suddenlink (cable TV, internet and phone), Verizon Wireless and AT&T(residential and wireless phone service).
Beryl Anthony Jr., member of the United States House of RepresentativesMichael Aiken, Chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignDonna Axum, 1964 Miss AmericaLou Brock, member of Baseball Hall of Fame16 janv. 2021 · Below are 14 things to do in and around El Dorado. 1. Magnolia Murals Source: Arkansas Welcome Center at El Dorado / Facebook Magnolia Murals. There’s no better way to kick off a visit to a new area than to take in some local art and do it without spending a cent.
El Dorado is a city in, and the county seat of, Union County, on the southern border of Arkansas, United States. According to estimates, the 2012 census, the population of the city is 18,491....
Downtown is the historic heart of El Dorado, with dozens of shops, stores, restaurants, and nightlife options located near the stately 1928 Union County Courthouse. Beautiful turn-of-the-century architecture and picturesque storefronts connect a diverse mix of specialty shops that sell everything from antiques to art.
La ville d’ El Dorado (en anglais [εl doˈreɪdoʊ] ou [εl dəˈreɪdə]) est le siège du comté d’Union, dans l’État de l’ Arkansas, aux États-Unis. Sa population s’élevait à 18 884 habitants lors du recensement de 2010, estimée à 18 030 habitants en 2017, dont une majorité relative d’ Afro-Américains .
