Springdale, Arkansas
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Clockwise from top: The Northwest Arkansas Naturals playing in Arvest Ballpark, the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, Emma Avenue, Old Springdale High School, Tyson Foods World Headquarters
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| Nickname(s): The Poultry Capital Of The World | ||
 Location in Washington County and the state of Arkansas |
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 Springdale, Arkansas
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| Coordinates: 36°10′53″N 94°8′45″W / 36.18139°N 94.14583°WCoordinates: 36°10′53″N 94°8′45″W / 36.18139°N 94.14583°W | ||
| Country | United States | |
| State | Arkansas | |
| Counties | Washington, Benton | |
| Founded | 1838 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-City council | |
| • Mayor | Doug Sprouse | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 42.0 sq mi (108.9 km2) | |
| • Land | 41.8 sq mi (108.3 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • Total | 69,797 | |
| • Density | 1,670/sq mi (644.7/km2) | |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) | |
| ZIP codes | 72762, 72764-66 | |
| Area code(s) | 479 | |
| FIPS code | 05-66080 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0078436 | |
| Website | www |
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Springdale is the fourth-largest city in Arkansas, and is located in both Washington and Benton counties in Northwest Arkansas. Located on the Springfield Plateau deep in the Ozark Mountains, Springdale has long been an important industrial city for the region. In addition to several trucking companies, the city is home to the world headquarters of Tyson Foods, the world's largest meat producing company. Originally named Shiloh, the city changed its name to Springdale when applying for a post office in 1872. The four-county Northwest Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area is ranked 109th in terms of population in the United States with 463,204 in 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau. The city had a population of 69,797 at the 2010 Census.
Springdale has been experiencing a population boom in recent years, as indicated by a 133% growth in population between the 1990 and 2010 censuses. During this period of rapid growth, the city has seen a new Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, the establishment of a Springdale campus of Northwest Arkansas Community College and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals minor league baseball team move into Arvest Ballpark. Tyson remains the city's top employer, and is visible throughout the city. Many public features bear the Tyson name, including the Randal Tyson Recreational Complex, Don Tyson Parkway, Helen Tyson Middle School, Don Tyson Elementary and Don Tyson School of Innovation. Governor Mike Beebe signed an act into law recognizing Springdale as the "The Poultry Capital Of The World" in 2013.
Springdale was founded in 1838 and was originally known as Shiloh.
In 1840, a Baptist church was founded in the town. The building was burned down during the Civil War but rebuilt in 1868. In 1878, the town was incorporated with the name of Springdale.
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