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El Dorado, Arkansas

El Dorado, Arkansas
Administration
Full nameEl Dorado
Official nameEl Dorado
Settlement typeCity
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyUnion
Founded1843
EstablishedMay 5, 1870
Government
TypeMayor-council
BodyEl Dorado City Council
MayorFrank Hash
Geography
Total Area16.4 sq mi (42.5 km2)
Land Area16.3 sq mi (42.2 km2)
Water Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Highest Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Lowest Elevation249 ft (75.9 m)
Demography
Total Population18884 (2010)
Density (pop.)506.7/km2 (1312.8/sq mi)
Metro (pop.)44170 Arkansas census statistical areas
DemonymEl Doradoans
Other information
Time zoneCentral (CST) (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes71730, 71731, 71768
Area code870
FIPS code05-21070
GNIS feature ID0076861

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El Dorado (pronounced to rhyme with tornado (-enˈɛl dəˈreɪdoʊIPA or -enˈɛl dəˈreɪdə) is a city in Union County, Arkansas, USA. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 18,884. The city is the county seat of Union County, and is headquarters of the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission as well as large corporations and Fortune 500 companies such as Murphy Oil Corporation, Deltic Timber Corporation, and Lion Oil Refinery. The city contains a community college, South Arkansas Community College ("SouthArk"), a multi-cultural arts center: South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC), an award-winning renovated downtown, and numerous sporting, shopping, and dining opportunities. El Dorado is the population, cultural, and business center of the 7,300 mi2 (11,748.21 km2) regional area. The city is best known as being the heart of the 1920s oil boom in South Arkansas, earning it the nickname “Arkansas’s Original Boomtown”. El Dorado is located about 100 mi (160.9 km) from Little Rock.

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3.80 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Hammer an Josh on E Cedar in El Dorado Arkansas
1.62 min. | 1.0 user rating		 All about ancient civilizations - www.zigguraths.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was a fable that fueled a thousand fevered explorations into the mountains and rainforests of South America. The mere idea of El Dorado--a city of gold buried in the jungle--fired the imagination of Spanish conquistadors for centuries. But when no city appeared, so the legend faded. Now explorer and survival expert Josh Bernstein begins the search anew. The recent find of a remarkable document has given new life to the search for El Dorado. Eager to follow up on these latest developments, Josh throws himself into an exciting journey that takes him from the icy waters of Lake Titicaca in Southern Peru, to the frozen Altiplano of the high Andes, then deep into the Amazon jungle as he struggles to discover the truth, once and for all, behind the legend of El Dorado.
8.87 min. | 5.0 user rating		 El Dorado Wildcat Football Quarterback Paul Anzalone helped lead his team to a 6-A South Conference Championship and a spot in the State Championship game. Here is just a few of the highlights of Anazlone and the Wildcats. The No.2 EHS Wildcats were nothing shy of well played season under head coach Scott Reed and his staff. Next year...it'll be "No.1" instead of "No.2" ;-)
4.30 min. | 4.75 user rating		 (Guy Clark Cover) Andy Reed - Guitar, Bass, & Vocals. Recorded in El Dorado, Arkansas 2004
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Magnolia's Eric Jones, #9, refuses to go down as he rushes in for the score against the El Dorado Wildcats.
0.18 min. | 2.33 user rating		 No.2 6A El Dorado Wildcats vs. No.8 5A Magnolia Panthers courtesy of Friday Night Touchdowns - Arkansas High School Football from KATV Channel 7. Traditional south arkansas pre-season rivalry. Final score El Dorado: 42 ; Magnolia: 7. "Do you want their respect?"...
1.92 min. | 4.83 user rating		 El Dorado Wildcat Cheerleaders Steva Lowery and Britney Rowell precticing another stunt.
0.22 min. | 5.0 user rating		 HIGHLIGHTS OF PINE BLUFF HIGH FOOTBALL TEAM...BAND...CHEERLEADERS AND FANS DURING THE 6A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 2009...LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS WAR MEMORIAL STADIUM *WMG* *ALL COPYRIGHTS BELONG TO RESPECTED ARTIST AND COMPANIES*
6.55 min. | 5.0 user rating		 All about ancient civilizations - www.zigguraths.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was a fable that fueled a thousand fevered explorations into the mountains and rainforests of South America. The mere idea of El Dorado--a city of gold buried in the jungle--fired the imagination of Spanish conquistadors for centuries. But when no city appeared, so the legend faded. Now explorer and survival expert Josh Bernstein begins the search anew. The recent find of a remarkable document has given new life to the search for El Dorado. Eager to follow up on these latest developments, Josh throws himself into an exciting journey that takes him from the icy waters of Lake Titicaca in Southern Peru, to the frozen Altiplano of the high Andes, then deep into the Amazon jungle as he struggles to discover the truth, once and for all, behind the legend of El Dorado.
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Psyched on cycling - El Dorado News-Times Tweet this news
El Dorado News-Times--Signs to mark bicycle routes and improve biker safety have begun sprouting up in -El Dorado- and Union County, and that small step could be the beginning of a ... - Date : Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:47:26 GMT+00:00
Five teens injured in Christmas crash - El Dorado News-Times Tweet this news
El Dorado News-Times--Five young people were injured in a Christmas night accident on Mount Holly Road, with two facing serious injuries, according to -Arkansas- State Police ... - Date : Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:47:28 GMT+00:00
John Lowery looks back on service to state, speculates on future run for ... - El Dorado News-Times Tweet this news
El Dorado News-Times---...- in the -Arkansas- House, Lowery reflected on how far he's come in the years since his family moved from Texas to -El Dorado- when he was a baby. ... - Date : Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:07:22 GMT+00:00
Retirement planning in El Dorado, Arkansas - Bankrate.com Tweet this news
Bankrate.com--Get the biggest bang for your buck when retirement planning in -El Dorado-, -AR-, by visiting Bankrate.com. ... - Date : Sat, 18 Dec 2010 23:31:28 GMT+00:00
Lou Brock : Cardinals Baseball Legend - KPLR 11 Tweet this news
KPLR 11--Lou Clark Brock was born June 18, 1939 in -El Dorado-, -Arkansas-. From an early age it was apparent Brock was blessed with speed and understood the game of ... - Date : Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:29:55 GMT+00:00
Early detection helps with Alzheimer's - El Dorado News-Times Tweet this news
El Dorado News-Times---...- their employees about early detection, Allison Hogue, state public policy coordinator for the association, told the -El Dorado- Rotary Club Monday. ... - Date : Tue, 14 Dec 2010 13:17:17 GMT+00:00
PC&E to vote on measure to help El Dorado Chemical - El Dorado News-Times Tweet this news
El Dorado News-Times---...- help -El Dorado- Chemical Co. meet water-quality standards while the status of a joint pipeline project remains uncertain is up for a vote at the -Arkansas- ... - Date : Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:23:20 GMT+00:00
Officials announce tentative dates for dedication of conference center - El Dorado News-Times Tweet this news
El Dorado News-Times--A surprise announcement was made at the end of the -El Dorado- Chamber of Commerce board meeting Wednesday that the ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for ... - Date : Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:18:21 GMT+00:00
Inquire Within: Last Minute Man Restaurant In El Dorado - Fort Smith Times Record Tweet this news
Fort Smith Times Record--She said at one time there were about 60 or 70 Minute Man restaurants in -Arkansas-, Texas and Louisiana. The -El Dorado- Minute Man doesn't serve shakes or ... - Date : Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:49:57 GMT+00:00
GIPSA Rules: Comments From The Field - Daily Yonder Tweet this news
Daily Yonder--I am a former contract poultry grower from -El Dorado-, -AR-. I am writing to strongly support all of the proposed rules published by GIPSA on June 22, 2010. ... - Date : Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:49:27 GMT+00:00

Municipalities and communities of Union County, Arkansas

County seat: El Dorado
CitiesCalion * El Dorado * Huttig * Junction City * Norphlet * Smackover * Strong
TownFelsenthal
Unincorporated
community		Bolding



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