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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.
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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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Latest News in Rogers

May 11, 2016
Walmart Employee Turns Lost 350 he Found Parking Lot Pays Price
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas — On a routine shift in May 2016, a Walmart employee made a choice that seemed straightforward at the time…

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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