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Marion, AR Real Estate

Marion, Arkansas Real Estate

First Delta Realty takes great pride in providing the Arkansas Delta area with great real estate service.  Here's a little bit about a few of the towns in the area.

The quaint town of Marion lies on the banks of the Mighty Mississippi River. This growing bedroom community to Memphis, TN is filled with culture, charm and a lot of charisma. Marion became the county seat of Crittenden County in 1836, the year Arkansas became a state. Marion was known for timber and a friendly place for steamboats to stop along their journey of the Mississippi. As times change, timber was harvested and Marion became a Mecca for farming. The rich soils of the river were ideal for cotton, wheat, rice, soybeans and milo.

Marion is still very much an agricultural town but has quickly become home to some major manufacturing & distribution plants including home to Hino a division of Toyota, Union Pacific’s Intermodal Rail Port, & Vintage Verandah. These are just a few to scratch the surface. Marion is also developing a 90 acre Town Center called Angelo’s Grove. The Town Center will be home to major retailers, restaurants, hotels and even a cinema and a small residential neighborhood! Angelo’s Grove is already home to several national chains with many more to come.

Marion is a great place to live and is very family oriented. Marion has an excellent public school system that is ranked as one of the top achieving school districts in the State of Arkansas. Marion is in close proximity to many other Educational Institutes.
Arkansas State University is 45 min north to Jonesboro; ASU also conducts class at Mid-South Community College located in West Memphis. Just a short drive across the bridge to Memphis you will find Christian Brothers University, Rhodes College, Lemon Owen, Baptist College of Health Science and The University Of Memphis which now offers in-state resident tuition to Crittenden County residents.

MYSA has a wonderful organized sports league that provides basketball, football, baseball, soccer and cheerleading to over 1000 kids a year. Marion and the surrounding area offer endless recreational opportunities such as Golf, Fishing, Hunting, and Camping. The convenience of being only a short 10 min. drive to Memphis bring about many other attraction such as: Beale Street, Graceland, Mud Island, The National Civil Rights Museum and The Memphis Zoo. One of Marion’s largest functions is the Esperanza Bonanza Festival which is held every year on the first weekend in May. The event started in 1993 as a sanctioned preliminary event to Memphis in May International Barbecue Cooking Championship. Over 15,000 people attend the event that is filled with Bar B-Q Teams, carnival rides, live music and many other activities.

Marion is a booming little town with a lot to offer and is a safe place to call home.

More About Marion

Marion Chamber of Commerce  www.marionarkansas.org

Marion School District http://marion.crsc.k12.ar.us/

Marion Youths Sports Association  http://eteamz.active.com/marion/index.cfm

Midsouth Community College  www.midsouthcc.edu

Evening Times Newspaper  www.theeveningtimes.com

Crittenden Memorial Hospital  www.crittendenmemorial.org

Marion Police Department www.marionpolice.us
 

West Memphis

West Memphis, AR Real Estate

West Memphis, AR Real Estate

West Memphis is a bustling community of just under 28,000 people. This town is filled with cute shops, friendly neighbors and lots of activity. West Memphis, Arkansas is located 11 mile west of Memphis, TN just across the Mighty Mississippi River. Upon founding in 1884 by Robert and Hope Vance, the lumber industry played a large roll in the development of West Memphis. The ease of transportation due to the Mississippi River and the railway system contributed to the success many foresaw in the Timber of Eastern Arkansas. West Memphis began to grow with the coming of the first rail bridge in 1892 and the first automobile bridge in 1917. Industry and travel saw that a second bridge was needed to cross the river. West Memphis is centrally located for trade with access to the Mississippi River, Railway system and the junction of I-40 and I-55.

The foundation was laid and the small town was booming. West Memphis gained a major attraction, Southland Greyhound Park. The park reigns as the only greyhound racing facility in the Midsouth, attracting top purses & some of the premier racing greyhounds in the world. To bring you top of the line entertainment Southland has twelve 46” TV and an 80” TV as well as having just installed video gaming! Entertainment is one of West Memphis strong points. Some of the other attractions include: Riverside Speedway Stock Car Racing, The Little Theatre of Crittenden County, Main Street Fall Festival and The Annual Christmas Parade. There is always something for the family to do in West Memphis.

Education is of high importance for West Memphis with the largest educational system in the entire Arkansas Delta. There are eight elementary schools, three junior highs and one high school. There are also two private schools: West Memphis Christian School and Saint Michaels Catholic School. West Memphis is also home to Mid-South Community College. It is a two-year public institution that also has partnerships with four-year institutions to offer baccalaureate degrees in business, nursing, education & agriculture, as well as graduate programs in education, business, nursing, and library science. MSCC has a top of the line facility with a dedicated and committed faculty to helping people achieve a higher education.

West Memphis, A place to call home that has it all: location, education and attractions.

More About West Memphis

West Memphis Chamber of Commerce  www.wmcoc.com

West Memphis School District  http://west.grsc.k12.ar.us/

West Memphis Christian School  www.wmcs.com

Saint Michaels Catholic School  www.schools.privateschoolsreport.com

Evening Times Newspaper  www.theeveningtimes.com
 
Crittenden Memorial Hospital  www.crittendenmemorial.org

West Memphis Police Department  www.westmemphispolice.com

Southland Grey Hound Park  www.southlandgreyhound.com

Midsouth Community College www.midsouthcc.edu


Utilities

Electric
West Memphis Utility Commission 870-735-3355

Gas
Center Point Energy 800-992-7552

Water

Cable
Comcast 800-226-2278
Comcast Rep. George Smith 901-533-0703

Telephone
Southwestern Bell 800-464-7928