Bismarck, Arkansas

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Bismarck is an unincorporated community between Hot Springs and Caddo Valley on State HWY 7 and 84 in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States.[1]

Bismarck is an unincorporated rural area. In 2002 the local clinic was closed. As a result, the state of Arkansas declared it an MUA (Medically Underserved Area) and BCHC, Inc. was formed to bring health care to the Bismarck area.

Commerce

Bismarck has two restaurants: DJ's Drive In and Pizza Shack. There are also two markets: the BCM (Bismarck Community Market), and the Dollar General. Bismarck has three gas stations located on State Highways 7 and 84. The post office, two banks, a storage facility, laundromat, Christian books/gifts store, antique stores, a flower shop, and various small businesses and local charities.

Education

Public education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by the Bismarck School District, which leads to graduation from Bismarck High School. The school mascot is the Lion and the school colors are blue, silver, and white.

Recreation

Bismarck is located near DeGray Lake, a tourist attraction that has several designated camping areas.


Coordinates: 34°18′58″N 93°10′15″W / 34.31611°N 93.17083°W / 34.31611; -93.17083

References

  1. "Bismarck". www.arkansas.com. Retrieved 1 April 2013. 


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