Gate, Arkansas

Gate is an extinct town in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Arkansas.[1]

History

A post office called Gate was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1921.[2] The community was named for the toll gate which operated at the town site.[3]

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

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