Whelen Springs, Arkansas
| Whelen Springs, Arkansas | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location in Clark County and the state of Arkansas |
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| Coordinates: 33°49′54″N 93°7′33″W / 33.83167°N 93.12583°WCoordinates: 33°49′54″N 93°7′33″W / 33.83167°N 93.12583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 92 |
| • Density | 386/sq mi (149.2/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 71772 |
| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-74930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0078743 |
Whelen Springs is a town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 92 at the 2010 census. From 1930 through 1939 the town thrived, being a main hub of operations for the then powerful Ozan Lumber Company.
Whelen Springs is located in southern Clark County at 33°49′54″N 93°7′33″W / 33.83167°N 93.12583°W (33.831691, -93.125898), about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of the Little Missouri River. Arkansas Highway 53 passes through the town, leading north 6 miles (10 km) to Gurdon and south 10 miles (16 km) to Bluff City, via Highway 24.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Whelen Springs has a total area of 0.24 square miles (0.62 km2), all land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 84 people, 41 households, and 25 families residing in the town. The population density was 141.0/km² (368.6/mi²). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 78.9/km² (206.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.05% White, 4.76% Black or African American, and 1.19% from two or more races.
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