Conway - Revision history

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Phil at 20:21, 28 May 2009

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 Conway's history dates to an 1871 decision to route the [[Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad]] through [[Cadron Gap]]. The path through [[Cadron Gap]] and the [[Arkansas River]] to the west formed a natural choke point funneling traffic into the area from the north and west. The railroad's chief engineer Colonel [[A. P. Robinson]] received one square mile of land south of the gap, extending south roughly from what is today Prince Street to Dave Ward Drive. Robinson reserved the northeast corner of his property for the establishment of a town site, and the southern half as a private game reserve. He drove a stake in the ground at the place where [[Conway Station]] was to be constructed. A post office was built at Cadron Gap, but later transferred to Conway Station in 1872.
-Conway was named and became the county seat of Faulkner County in 1873. [[P. H. Prince]] described the town in that year as follows: "There were two small stores and two saloons, a depot, a few temporary houses to live in an a post office. At the time there was not a single woman in or around Conway." The town was incorporated on October 5, 1875. Robinson personally pledged land for the courthouse square, and several local churches.
+Conway was named and became the county seat of Faulkner County in 1873. [[P. H. Prince]] described the town in that year as follows: "There were two small stores and two saloons, a depot, a few temporary houses to live in and a post office. At the time there was not a single woman in or around Conway." The town was incorporated on October 5, 1875. Robinson personally pledged land for the courthouse square, and several local churches.
 By the 1880s the town was served by two hotels near the train depot, [[Farrow House]] and [[Crosby House]]. The most notable saloon was owned by [[Ed Dunlap]]. Local physicians of the decade were [[A. Davis]], [[A. C. Hoss]], [[G. S. Brown]], [[J. F. Kinchloe]], and [[G. D. Dickerson]]. Law firms included those of [[Bowen and Bolton]], [[Bruce and Cox]], [[Harrod and Harrod]], [[L. C. Lincoln]], P. H. Prince, and G. W. Rice. General stores included [[M. and J. Frauenthal and Co.]], [[W. D. Cole]], [[Grizzard and Gist]], [[J. S. Jones]], [[Van Ronkle]], and [[J. N. Walton and Co.]]. Hardware, tinware, and famr implements were sold at [[Burton and Townsend]]. The town blacksmiths were [[A. Lachowsky]] and [[Sam Clifton]]. Pharmaceutical preparations were sold by druggists [[Davis and Hoss]] and [[A. R. Witt]]. Boots and shoes were made by [[J. Farar]]. [[M. Groves]] was a jeweler and sewing machine agent. [[Glenn and Ray]], [[J. E. Martin and Co.]], [[Sneed and Co.]], [[Jesse Witt]], and [[J.N. Walton and Co.]] sold groceries and other dry goods. A restaurant and confectionary operated under [[Jake Heiligers]]. [[Hilliard and Co.]] operated a planing mill and sold furniture. The editor of the ''Log Cabin'' newspaper was [[A. F. Livingston]]. [[Markham and Simmons]] operated a livery and feed store. The undertaker was [[J. A. Pence]], who also made cabinetry. There was also the [[Rapier]] photography gallery downtown on Front Street, and a barber by the name of [[V. Yaeger]] on Oak Street. The town butcher shop was [[Sam Raburn's City Meat Shop]]. The local bakery operated under [[Frank Menton]].
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 [[Image:Downtown-conway-postcard.jpg|thumb|300px|Historic postcard view of downtown Conway.]]
 '''Conway''' is the seat of [[Faulkner County]], Arkansas. The incorporated city of Conway is located in the southwestern part of the county, just east of the [[Arkansas River]]. [[Interstate 40]] wraps around the city to the north and east. The city is served by I-40 interchanges 124, 125, 127, and 129. Several highways pass through Conway, including [[U.S. Highway 64]], [[U.S. Highway 65]], [[Arkansas Highway 25]], [[Arkansas Highway 266]], [[Arkansas Highway 60]], [[Arkansas Highway 286]], and [[Arkansas Highway 365]]. The [[Union Pacific Railroad]] also passes through the city. The city is served by the [[Conway Municipal Airport]].
 ====Government====
 The [[Faulkner County Courthouse]] is located at the intersection of Caldwell and Locusts streets downtown. [[Conway City Hall]] is located at the intersection of Front and Oak streets.
 ====Commerce and Industry====
 [[Image:Conway-ar-industry-postcard.jpg|thumb|300px|Historic postcard of International Shoe Company and Ward Body Works in Conway.]]
 The downtown area of Conway is quaint and pleasant. Conway has at least two post offices. There is a wide variety of restaurants to choose from in Conway. There are of course, fast food places like [[Wendy's]], [[Sonic Drive-In]], and [[McDonald's]]. There are also places like [[Chili's Grill & Bar]] and [[Cracker Barrel]]. A favorite among some college students is [[Stoby's]], located on Donaghey Avenue. Stoby's is known among some for their delicious cheese dip. There are two movie theaters in Conway. The [[Conway Commons]] offers excellent shopping. Stores such as TJ Max, [[Target]], and Kohl's, provide a good shopping experience.

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 ==External links==
-[http://www.conwayarkcc.org Conway Area Chamber of Commerce homepage]
+*[http://www.conwayarkcc.org Conway Area Chamber of Commerce homepage]
-[http://www.cityofconway.org City of Conway homepage]
+*[http://www.cityofconway.org City of Conway homepage]
 [[Category:Cities]]

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	==External links==		==External links==
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		+	[http://www.conwayarkcc.org Conway Area Chamber of Commerce homepage]
		+	[http://www.cityofconway.org City of Conway homepage]

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 * 1880 - 1,017
-* 2005 - 52,262
+* 1890 - 1,207
 ==References==

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	==References==		==References==

		+	*Edith White, "Early Conway," ''Faulkner Facts and Fiddlings'' 5.4 (December 1963): 13-16.
	*Ted R. Worley, "Notes on the Early History of Conway," ''Faulkner Facts and Fiddlings'' 5.4 (December 1963): 3-12.		*Ted R. Worley, "Notes on the Early History of Conway," ''Faulkner Facts and Fiddlings'' 5.4 (December 1963): 3-12.

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 Conway's history dates to an 1871 decision to route the [[Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad]] through [[Cadron Gap]]. The path through [[Cadron Gap]] and the [[Arkansas River]] to the west formed a natural choke point funneling traffic into the area from the north and west. The railroad's chief engineer Colonel [[A. P. Robinson]] received one square mile of land south of the gap, extending south roughly from what is today Prince Street to Dave Ward Drive. Robinson reserved the northeast corner of his property for the establishment of a town site, and the southern half as a private game reserve. He drove a stake in the ground at the place where [[Conway Station]] was to be constructed. A post office was built at Cadron Gap, but later transferred to Conway Station in 1872.
-Conway was named and became the county seat of Faulkner County in 1873. The town was incorporated in 1875. Robinson personally pledged land for the courthouse square, and several local churches.
+Conway was named and became the county seat of Faulkner County in 1873. P. H. Prince described the town in that year as follows: "There were two small stores and two saloons, a depot, a few temporary houses to live in an a post office. At the time there was not a single woman in or around Conway." The town was incorporated in 1875. Robinson personally pledged land for the courthouse square, and several local churches.
 ====Demographics====

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	====Demographics====		====Demographics====
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		+	''Population:''

	* 1880 - 1,107		* 1880 - 1,107