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Conway, Arkansas

Located in Faulkner County, Arkansas, Conway was established in 1871. Known as the 'City of Colleges' — UCA, Hendrix, and CBC are all here. Central Arkansas community north of Little Rock.
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Founded 1871 | Population 68,360 | Peak 68,360 (2024) | County Faulkner County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Conway, Arkansas

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1871 Railroad Town: Named for a Confederate family.
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1907 Three Colleges: UCA, Hendrix, CBC all in Conway.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Conway's identity and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Conway continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Conway

May 11, 2016
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Complete Historical Timeline

1871 Transport
Railroad Town
1907 Culture
Three Colleges
1942 Government
Military Presence
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Known as the 'City of Colleges' — UCA, Hendrix, and CBC are all here.
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Central Arkansas community north of Little Rock.
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One of the fastest-growing cities in Arkansas.
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Conway is located in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
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Conway was founded in 1871.

Famous People from Conway, Arkansas

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Rebecca Roanhorse
Writer, Lawyer · Born Sep 23, 1971 · Age 54
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Kayle Browning
Sport Shooter · Born Jul 9, 1992 · Age 33
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Archie Clark
Basketball Player · Born Jul 15, 1941 · Age 84
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Ray Thornton
Judge, Lawyer · Born Jul 16, 1928 · Died Apr 13, 2016 (age 87)
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Shekinna Stricklen
Basketball Player · Born Jul 30, 1990 · Age 35

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NL
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