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Parkin, Arkansas
Indian Mound at Parkin Archeological State Park
Pottery at Parkin Archeological State Park
Welcome Sign entering Parkin
Streetside in Parkin
Clockwise from top: Pottery at Parkin Archeological State Park, Streetside in Parkin, Welcome Sign entering Parkin, Indian Mound at Parkin Archeological State Park
Location of Parkin in Cross County, Arkansas.
Location of Parkin in Cross County, Arkansas.
Country United States
State Arkansas
County Cross
Area
 • Total 2.59 sq mi (6.70 km2)
 • Land 2.56 sq mi (6.62 km2)
 • Water 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation
207 ft (63 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 794
 • Density 310.40/sq mi (119.87/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72373
Area code(s) 870
FIPS code 05-53600
GNIS feature ID 0058329

Parkin is a city in Cross County, Arkansas, United States, along the St. Francis River. The population was 1,105 at the 2010 census, down from 1,602 in 2000. Due to the recent population loss, a large segment of the downtown area has many abandoned and boarded-up buildings. The town has recently become known as a speed trap and should be avoided at all costs.

Geography

Parkin is located in eastern Cross County at 35°15′55″N 90°33′18″W / 35.26528°N 90.55500°W / 35.26528; -90.55500 (35.265392, -90.554880), on the east bank of the St. Francis River just south of the mouth of the Tyronza River. U.S. Route 64 passes through the community, leading east 5 miles (8 km) to Earle and west 14 miles (23 km) to Wynne, the Cross County seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.6 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 1,378
1930 1,676 21.6%
1940 1,412 −15.8%
1950 1,414 0.1%
1960 1,489 5.3%
1970 1,731 16.3%
1980 2,035 17.6%
1990 1,847 −9.2%
2000 1,602 −13.3%
2010 1,105 −31.0%
2020 794 −28.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

Parkin Racial Composition
Race Num. Perc.
White 207 26.07%
Black or African American 526 66.25%
Native American 2 0.25%
Other/Mixed 39 4.91%
Hispanic or Latino 20 2.52%

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 794 people, 312 households, and 147 families residing in the city.

Parkin Archeological State Park

Parkin Archeological State Park, also known as Parkin Indian Mound, is an archaeological site and state park in the north part of Parkin.

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Education

Parkin Municipal Complex in Parkin, Arkansas
Parkin High School closed in 2005, it now serves as the municipal complex

The Wynne School District serves Parkin; it operates Wynne High School.

The former Parkin School District merged into the Wynne district on September 7, 2005.

Notable people

  • Dave Burnette, former NFL player
  • Harvey Locke Carey, lawyer and politician born in Parkin in 1915
  • Bette Greene, author
  • Dave Hanner, NFL defensive tackle and assistant coach
  • Isaiah Harris, Negro league baseball pitcher
  • Little Mack Simmons, Blues Singer
  • Lee Shot Williams, Blues Singer
  • Harry Kelley, Major League Baseball player
  • Howlin' Wolf, Chicago blues singer, guitarist, and harmonica player who learned harmonica while living in Parkin.
  • Christopher Grace Founder, Inventor, Creator, CEO ShowKard.com MyCard, PhoneKard and ChrisKard.
  • OT Sykes, Black Dentist & Blues Singer aka The Singing Dentist.

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