Ozark, Arkansas Ozark, Arkansas Clockwise, from top: Highway 23 bridge over the Arkansas River, historic Franklin County Jail, Ozark Courthouse Square Historic District, Ozark Depot, Franklin County Courthouse Clockwise, from top: Highway 23 bridge over the Arkansas River, historic Franklin County Jail, Ozark Courthouse Square Historic District, Ozark Depot, Franklin County Courthouse Location in Franklin County and the state of Arkansas Location in Franklin County and the state of Arkansas State Arkansas Ozark is a town/city in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States and one of the county's two seats of government.

The improve is positioned along the Arkansas River in the Arkansas River Valley on the southern edge of the Ozark Mountains.

Incorporated in 1850, Ozark is adjoining to much of Arkansas wine country, and contains a bridge to cross the Arkansas River for travelers heading to points south. The town/city is also positioned on Arkansas Highway 23, nicknamed the Pig Trail Scenic Byway, known for its steep drops, sharp curves and scenic mountain views. The town/city is contained inside the Fort Smith urbane area.

Native Americans roamed the region freely before Arkansas was a territory.

The Cherokee and Osage lived in this region that would later turn into attractive to settlers. The Ozark region was incessanted by French fur trappers and served as a landmark amid European exploration of the area.

Included in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the vicinity became a stopping and crossing point along the Arkansas River.

The undivided settlement of Ozark was established here in the 1830s, and an meaningful road interval connecting Ozark to Fayetteville, Arkansas, following the route of today's Pig Trail Scenic Byway to connect Northwest Arkansas with the river.

Ozark played a part on the Trail of Tears.

Steamboats would often stop here in times of low water and Native Americans camped in Ozark before moving to Oklahoma on foot.

Ozark's populace interval to about 100 citizens amid the Civil War and served as a Confederate base after the battles of Pea Ridge and Prairie Grove in 1862.

Cabell led 900 men from Ozark on an expedition that ended at the Battle of Fayetteville.

Ozark became the scene of fighting later that year and again in 1864, where many skirmishes were fought in the vicinity.

Although Ozark prospered over the years, it remained a small town/city on the river. The name "Ozark" comes from Aux Arcs, the name given to the region and the mountain peaks that rise there by early French settlers.

Ozark, Arkansas, was the first improve to be incorporated with that name. Ozark is positioned east of the center of Franklin County at 35 29 34 N 93 50 14 W (35.492713, -93.837096), on the north side of the Arkansas River.

Arkansas Highway 23 leads north as the Pig Trail Scenic Byway into the Ozarks 28 miles (45 km) to Brashears, while to the south AR 23 crosses the Arkansas River and leads 28 miles (45 km) to Booneville.

According to the United States Enumeration Bureau, Ozark has a total region of 7.3 square miles (19.0 km2), of which 7.3 square miles (18.9 km2) is territory and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.52%, is water. Ozark is the point at which the Arkansas River is farthest north in the state.

According to the Koppen Climate Classification system, Ozark has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Ozark School District dominant to graduation at Ozark High School.

Mulberry Pleasant View Bi-County School District dominant to graduation at Mulberry High School via Millsap Intermediate School (grades 5-6) and Pleasant View Junior High (grades 7-9) both positioned in Ozark.

Ozark is the home of Arkansas Tech University Ozark Campus, a two-year satellite ground of Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas.

In 1975, the Arkansas State Board of Education/Vocational Education granted accreditation to AVVTS, making it the first school of its kind in the state to receive that distinct ion.

On July 1, 2003, AVTI consolidated with Arkansas Tech University to turn into Arkansas Tech University Ozark Campus.

Downtown Ozark features a number of historic sites.

This 19-mile (31 km) scenic drive begins 11 miles (18 km) north of Ozark where Highway 23 enters the Ozark National Forest.

Ozark is a prominent place for food and rest while seeking the Pig Trail Scenic Byway.

The view from the Arkansas River Bridge in Ozark is ranked among the most beautiful in America and is especially appealing when lit at evening. Ozark Lake on the Arkansas River provides plenty of fishing opportunities.

Tree-shaded Aux Arc Park stretches along the river from the Ozark Lock and Dam and has a playground, campsites, boat launching ramps and other facilities.

Within miles of Ozark are the Mulberry River and White Rock Mountain Recreation Area in the Ozark National Forest. Ozark is in the heart of Arkansas Wine Country along with the metros/cities of Altus, Wiederkehr Village, and Paris. On April 17, 2007, Late Late Show host Craig Ferguson mentioned Ozark amid his guest appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman.

On June 14, 2007, Ferguson displayed a letter from Mayor Vernon Mc - Daniels, making Ferguson an honorary citizen of Ozark.

On June 25, 2009, Ferguson again mentioned Ozark amid his opening monologue.

He told his audience that Ozark was the place to stop for good catfish and described it as a "lovely town".

Marshall Chrisman (born 1933), former member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Ozark who ran unsuccessfully in the Republican gubernatorial major in 1980 and 1982 Bill Gossage (born 1957), assistant superintendent for the Ozark School District and a Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Franklin, Crawford, and Madison counties. The family has lived in Franklin County near Ozark and Altus. (1919 2008), a family physician in Ozark from 1946 1975, who helped to establish Turner Memorial Hospital.

He was active in the American Medical Association and the American College of Surgeons, established the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care, and was a former vice-president of the Arkansas Medical Society.

John Outlaw, a native of Ozark, football coach at Lufkin High School in Lufkin Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ozark, Arkansas.

"Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Enumeration Summary File 1 (G001): Ozark city, Arkansas".

"Ozark (Franklin County)".

Butler Center for Arkansas Studies at the Central Arkansas Library System.

https://swl.usace.army.mil/parks/ozark/history.htm Ozark history "Ozark history".

Climate Summary for Ozark, Arkansas "OZARK, ARKANSAS (035508)".

Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture entry on Roy Buchanan NWAnews.com :: Northwest Arkansas' News Source City of Ozark official website Ozark Chamber of Commerce Ozark town/city information, State Department of Tourism Explore Southern History's entry on Ozark Ozark, AR Historical Timeline Municipalities and communities of Franklin County, Arkansas, United States Cities in Arkansas - Cities in Franklin County, Arkansas - County seats in Arkansas - Fort Smith urbane region - Populated places on the Arkansas River