Forester, Arkansas
Forester is an extinct town in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]
History[]
Forester was founded in 1930 as a sawmill company town, and named after Charles A. Forrester, a local businessman.[2] A post office called Forester was established in 1930, and remained in operation until 1953.[3] The sawmill closed in 1950s, and the town died.[2]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Forester
- ^ a b Forester from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
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Coordinates: 34°46′15″N 93°48′59″W / 34.77083°N 93.81639°W
Categories:
- Geography of Scott County, Arkansas
- Ghost towns in Arkansas
- Northwest Arkansas geography stubs