14,062
41%
$33,062
10.6%
America/Chicago
72335
The WikiXM 'Forrest City' platform is your gateway to becoming an active part of our vibrant community, regardless of your age or how long you've called 'Forrest City' home. It's more than just a news platform; it's a thriving hub where the collective wisdom of every 'Forrest City' resident converges to ignite discussions, foster learning, and empower one another with knowledge about our beloved town.
Here in 'Forrest City', we have a diverse tapestry of residents. Some have roots that run deep, their knowledge steeped in the rich history of our town. Others are students, dedicated to keeping us updated on school activities, while many are committed to sharing the ebb and flow of daily life.
What's more, from a civic and political perspective, there are countless opportunities for you to join in. Many in our community offer updates on policies and decisions, offering their unique insights. This platform is where all these local perspectives meld together, creating a better place for everyone to live, regardless of your age or how long you've been a part of 'Forrest City'.
So, whether you're a long-time resident or a newcomer, young or old, WikiXM is your invitation to dive into the heart of our community, to engage, and help us all create a more vibrant, inclusive, and connected 'Forrest City'. Join us and let's make a difference together!
Forrest City, AR - History
We would like to provide the residents of Forrest City a basic history overview.
Welcome to the Forrest City Home page. The Forrest City Home page provides as much information as possible on Forrest City. Knowing Forrest City’s history is essential to guiding its future. Within Forrest City’s Home page, you will also find Forrest City’s Founders, Holiday, and Birthday sections.
Forrest City has a population of 14062. 59.4% of Forrest City’s inhabitants are Male, and 40.6 are female. 31.1% of Forrest City is married and 41.2% own their own home. The Average Home price is $63,906, and the average rent is $703. Household median income in Forrest City is $33,062, and the individual median income is $20,033. Forrest City’s Ethnic is the following: Black(69.3%), White(23.5%), Hispanic(5.7%), Multiple(4.4%), Asian(1.1%), Other(0.9%), Native(0.5%), Pacific(0.3%).
On October 13, 1827, St. Francis County, located in the east central part of Arkansas, was officially organized by the Arkansas Territorial Legislature in Little Rock. Nathan Bedford Forrest, a Confederate General and first Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard, became interested in the area around Crowley's Ridge during the Civil War.
In 1866 General Forrest and C. C. McCreanor contracted to finish the Memphis & Little Rock Railroad from Madison located on the St. Francis River to DeValls Bluff on the west bank of the White River. The route traversed the challenging Crowley's Ridge and L'Anguille River bottoms. The first trains came through in 1868. General Forrest later built a commissary on Front Street.
Colonel V.B. Izard began the task of designing the town at the same time. Most residents were calling the area "Forrest's Town," later to be known as Forrest City, incorporated May 11, 1870. The county seat was initially located in the now defunct town of Franklin until 1840 when it was moved to Madison.
In 1855 it was moved to Mount Vernon where the court house burned in 1856 destroying county records prompting a move back to Madison. The county seat was moved to a wooden structure in Forrest City in 1874, which burned shortly thereafter, again destroying county records. In 1889, the city was the sight of a race riot that resulted in the expulsion of African American leaders. In 1940, Forrest City was a stop for the Choctaw Rocket, a passenger train operated by the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.
Service was discontinued in 1964. Evidence that giant mastodons roamed the slope was revealed in 1949 when workmen excavating for sewer improvements found bones of the massive beasts within the city limits. Forrest City High School held its first integrated prom in 1988. After school integration was ordered in the mid-1960s, Forrest City eliminated school-sponsored dances and social activities.
For 23 years, social clubs and individual families had organized a racially segregated prom.Despite being named after Nathan Bedford Forrest, Forrest City already had a third African American mayor, current Mayor Cedric Williams, in 2018.
With various live chat features, you can engage with locals in a virtual conversation.
Create & post topics in "town" you love like Sports, Entertainment
Ask questions about local services, where to find local activies or get other local advice from those that live in your town.
Create a local group in an area of your interest like Mt. Bikiing, Hiking, a book group.
See what we've included about your town and how can get to know your towns history much better and participate in its future.
The Forrest City, AR founder's page is dedicated to those people in the Forrest City, AR area that initially made the Forrest City, AR WikiXM news a reality. Without their initiative, foresight and social fortitude the Forrest City, AR WikiXM news would not have happened.
No Founding Member in Forrest City, AR.
The Forrest City, AR founder's page is dedicated to those people in the Forrest City, AR area that initially made the Forrest City, AR WikiXM news a reality. Without their initiative, foresight and social fortitude the Forrest City, AR WikiXM news would not have happened.
No Articles in Forrest City, AR.
The Forrest City, AR's Reporters play an important role in keeping their communities informed. They investigate stories, write articles, and inform the public about what is happening in their area.
No Reporters in Forrest City, AR.
Start a discussion, not a fire. Post with kindness.
Sign in Now to take part in the Live Chat
No Live Chat in Forrest City, AR