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Horseshoe Bend

In 1962 Bill and Dick Pratt was trying to decide what to do with their almost five thousand acres of Ozark land. They were standing up on a hill and in the distance they saw the Strawberry River make a big bend, it looked like a horse shoe, and that is how the town got its name, Horseshoe Bend. They decided to found a town and soon people started moving there. Horseshoe bend could offer a closeness to the Ozark wildlife with nature trails or horseback riding. Horseshoe Bend has grown fast and today it is self-governing, has a city hall, post office, shopping center, library, seven churches and 2,300 residents.

City Officials

Position Name
Mayor Duane DeLair
Recorder/Treasurer Amberly Martin
District Judge David Miller
City Attorney Brad Sipe
Fire Chief (Vacant)
Director Of Public Works Chris Bigness
Water Superintendent Edward Hilliker
Council Member David Harmon
Council Member Jeannette Hilliker
Council Member Uriah Mead
Council Member Loretta Purkey
Council Member Carol Spencer
Council Member George Williamson
Council Member Luther Yancey
Council Member Ron Yow

City Facts

County: Izard

Population: 2,440

Senate District: 19

House District: 61,62

Congressional District: 1

Classification: Second Class City

Contact Information

Address:
704 W. Commerce
HORSESHOE BEND, AR 72512

Phone: (870) 670-5113

Fax: (870) 670-4358

Meetings:
Fourth Monday

Web Site: Official Web Site

Email: cityhall@cityhsb.org

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