Official Name: | Arkana, Arkansas |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Type2: | County |
Subdivision Name2: | Baxter |
Subdivision Type3: | Township |
Subdivision Name3: | Buckhorn |
Timezone: | Central (CST) |
Utc Offset: | -6 |
Timezone Dst: | CDT |
Utc Offset Dst: | -5 |
Elevation Ft: | 741 |
Pushpin Map: | Arkansas#USA |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Arkana's position in Arkansas. |
Coordinates: | 36.2383°N -92.3167°W |
Blank Name: | GNIS feature ID |
Blank Info: | 70461 |
Arkana is an unincorporated community in Baxter County, Arkansas, United States.[1] The community is located along Arkansas Highway 201.[2]
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]