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Rogers, Arkansas

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.

Founded 1881 | Population 74,095 | Peak 74,095 (2024) | County Benton County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Rogers, Arkansas

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1881 Railroad Town: Named for railroad VP.

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1960 Parks & Recreation: Rogers developed parks and recreational facilities that became central to community life.

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1962 First Walmart: Sam Walton opens first store.

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2000 NW AR Boom: Massive regional growth.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1881 Transport

Railroad Town

1960 Culture

Parks & Recreation

1962 Business

First Walmart

2000 Business

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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