Cherokee City
Census-designated place in Benton County, Arkansas
Cherokee City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Benton County, Arkansas, with 73 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,155 ft (352 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gentry, 5.7 miles SE.
- 73residents (2020 Census)
- 1,155 ftelevation · 352 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 156 / sq mipopulation density
- 72747ZIP code
About Cherokee City
Cherokee City is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Benton County, Arkansas, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 73. It is the location of (or is the nearest community to) Coon Creek Bridge, which is located on Cty Rd. 24 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The community was named for the Cherokee, since the Trail of Tears crossed the landscape when the Cherokee migrated west to Indian Territory, now Oklahoma in the late 1830s. The town is within the Northwest Arkansas region, located about 5 miles east of Oklahoma and 4 miles south of the Missouri state line.
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Cherokee City had 73 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 73 |
|---|---|
| Density | 156 per sq mi (60 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cherokee City at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Benton County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 73 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.47 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2947° N, 94.5768° W |
| ZIP code | 72747 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0513420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cherokee City
- Gentry5.7 mi SE
- Colcord, OK6.8 mi W
- Maysville7.4 mi N
- Decatur7.6 mi NE
- Siloam Springs8.0 mi S
- West Siloam Springs, OK8.3 mi S
- Springtown8.8 mi E
- Cloud Creek, OK9.9 mi W
- Oak Hill-Piney, OK10.2 mi NW
- Dripping Springs, OK10.5 mi SW
- Sycamore, OK10.5 mi NW
- Indianola, OK11.7 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Cherokee City
What county is Cherokee City in?
Cherokee City is in Benton County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Cherokee City, AR?
73 people lived in Cherokee City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cherokee City, AR?
The ZIP code of Cherokee City is 72747.
What is the elevation of Cherokee City?
1,155 feet (352 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cherokee City?
Gentry (5.7 mi), Colcord (6.8 mi), Maysville (7.4 mi), Decatur (7.6 mi), Siloam Springs (8.0 mi).
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