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Located in Craighead County, Arkansas, Jonesboro was established in 1859. Largest city in NE Arkansas. Arkansas State University's Red Wolves are here.
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Founded 1859 | Population 82,766 | Peak 82,766 (2024) | County Craighead County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Jonesboro, Arkansas

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1859 Founded: NE Arkansas community.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Jonesboro's character and economy.
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1909 Arkansas State: University established.
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1909 Economic Development: Jonesboro grew through the oil and petroleum industry.
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1998 School Shooting: Westside Middle School shooting; 5 killed.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1859 Culture
Founded
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1909 Culture
Arkansas State
1909 Industry
Economic Development
1998 Crime
School Shooting

Did You Know?

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Largest city in NE Arkansas.
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Arkansas State University's Red Wolves are here.
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Agricultural hub for the Delta region.
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Jonesboro is located in Craighead County, Arkansas.
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Jonesboro was founded in 1859.

Famous People from Jonesboro, Arkansas

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John Grisham
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Feb 8, 1955 · Age 71
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Wes Bentley
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Sep 4, 1978 · Age 47
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Malik Monk
Basketball Player · Born Feb 4, 1998 · Age 28
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John Wesley Snyder
Businessperson · Born Jun 21, 1895 · Died Oct 8, 1985 (age 90)
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Doug McMillon
Entrepreneur, Chief Executive Officer · Born Oct 17, 1966 · Age 59

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