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]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Forester
- Forester from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
Municipalities and communities of Scott County, Arkansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Arkansas highlighting Scott County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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