Located in Benton County, Arkansas, Rogers was established in 1881. Sam Walton opened the very first Walmart store in Rogers in 1962. Part of the booming NW Arkansas corridor.
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Founded1881|Population74,095|Peak74,095(2024)|CountyBenton County
Top 10 Most Important Events for Rogers, Arkansas
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1881Railroad Town: Named for railroad VP.
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1960Parks & Recreation: Rogers developed parks and recreational facilities that became central to community life.
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1962First Walmart: Sam Walton opens first store.
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2000NW AR Boom: Massive regional growth.
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First Walmart
2000Business
NW AR Boom
Did You Know?
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Sam Walton opened the very first Walmart store in Rogers in 1962.
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Part of the booming NW Arkansas corridor.
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Beaver Lake nearby is a major recreation destination.
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Rogers is located in Benton County, Arkansas.
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Rogers was founded in 1881.
Famous People from Rogers, Arkansas
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Matt Cornett
Actor · Born Oct 6, 1998 · Age 27
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Loy W. Henderson
Diplomat · Born Jun 28, 1892 · Died Mar 24, 1986 (age 93)
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