Forester, Arkansas

Forester is an extinct town in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

History

Forester was founded in 1930 as a sawmill company town, and named after Charles A. Forrester, a local businessman.[2] A post office called Forester was established in 1930, and remained in operation until 1953.[3] The sawmill closed in 1950s, and the town died.[2]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Forester
  2. Forester from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 May 2019.

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