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Community Information

Ash Flat

Ash Flat was officially established as a town in December of 1856. The town received its name when the first postmaster, Joseph M. McCord, and a group of early settlers chose to recognize a flat area of shading ash trees.

Ash Flat has long been a favorite place for individuals eager to see abundant wildlife and work in the farming trade. When arriving in Ash Flat, few travelers know that this is the birthplace of professional baseball player Elwin " Preacher" Roe, who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Brooklyn Dodgers, and Olympic gold medalist, Gordon Carpenter, as well as Dr. David Mullins, former president of the University of Arkansas. Historically, Ash Flat has been noted for many excellent athletes and students.

In the late 1800's, Ash Flat had one of the most well known gin mills in all of northeast Arkansas, used primarily for trade of lumber and crop produce. The early merchants of Main Street in Ash Flat were well established as thriving businesses as early as 1850. It was also noted as being one of the first towns in Sharp County to have a fully working telephone operator switchboard.

Ash Flat became the consolidated county seat in 1967. The federal, state, and county governmental services also consolidated to Ash Flat. It is a growing community that offers many services and family oriented entertainment. You will find a growing number of restaurants and fast food eateries and other local services from sporting goods to clothing, antiques to arts and crafts, furniture to appliances, satellites to rip-romping- rodeos, just to name a few. Health care plays a big part in the Ash Flat economy. There are several Nursing / Rehabilitation Centers, senior citizen apartments, as well as a large Senior Citizen Center. Ash Flat can accommodate the rancher as well as the industrial field, with it's many acres and great location. 

Cherokee Village

John A. Cooper, Sr. started Cherokee Village in 1954 with 2,400 acres and a vision. This community was to have the conveniences of the city but with an abundance of hills, woods, water and natural wildlife. Located near the juncture of the South Fork and Spring Rivers, it was the state's first planned resort/retirement community and among the first of its kind in the world. The response was so great that the vision had to be enlarged several times.

In 1998 Cherokee Village was incorporated and became the largest town in Sharp County. The Village now covers 13,190 acres of beautiful Ozark hills with, seven lakes, a marina, two golf courses, recreational facilities, parks and hiking trails, restaurants, airport, hospital, town center with shops, business offices, post office and City Hall. The court yard of the town center is used for ice cream socials and year around events. Tourist may rent a townhouse, condo unit or completely furnished home nightly, weekly or monthly. 

Hardy

 Prior to 1880, Hardy did not exist. Only a few families lived in this heavily timbered area, and not until the completion of the railroad did the boom times come. Thanks to the railroad, much was needed. The town of Hardy was officially founded in 1883, and was named for James A. Hardy, Jr., a 25-year-old trackage subcontractor that saved his boss's life.

In 1994, Hardy was made County Seat of Sharp County's Northern District, with Evening Shade being county Seat of the Southern District. The present County Seat is Ash Flat, established when the two districts were combined in 1967.

Today, Hardy retains its "old town" flavor. The downtown area looks much like it did during Model-T-days...and the merchants work at keeping it that way. Several of these same buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Most of the modern changes have occurred at the ends of town, leaving the heart of Main Street a tiny preserve for quality antique shops, craft stores, specialty shops, gift nooks, and a variety of museums. Campgrounds, cabins, motels, bed and breakfasts are available for lodging and several restaurants from fast food franchises to full service. Two city parks, one on Main Street and the other at Buford Beach over looking the cool, clear waters of Spring River that flow just one block off Main Street. The Spring River offers swimming, excellent fishing and canoeing as well as picnic areas. 

Highland

The recent incorporated city of Highland is the second most populated town in the Spring River Area. Highland was named on account of its elevation. It is centrally located in the Spring River Area and is the fasting growing business area, with two strip malls, a movie theater, several restaurants, medical clinics, pharmacies, dance studio, exercise facilities, approximately 180 retail businesses, and new business on the way.

Home of the Rebels. In the 1880's school was held in a one room church building that had been constructed by community-donated labor. The building was also used as a community center. It was of oak frame with pine weather- boarding. Inside walls were of planed pine. There was a sheet iron metal roof. In the early 1900's a new cobblestone building was erected near the old.

Today's Highland school District covers an area of 261 square miles making it the 45th largest school district in Arkansas. The school's campuses are centrally located on eighty acres. School colors are red & gray, and the school mascot is the Rebel. Extracurricular activities include band, choir, football, basketball, track, golf, tennis, and cheerleading. High school students also participate in Beta Club, Builders Club, FBLA, FFA, FHA/HERO, Key Club, National Honor Society, RAD (Rebels Against Drugs), SOUL (Students Offering to Save Lives), and the REBEL yearbook staff. 

Williford

 Nestled in a valley surrounded by sheltering foothills of the Ozark Mountains, and bordered by beautiful Spring River, lays the little village of Williford. Once a thriving, prominent town in the northeastern part of Sharp County, the town was carved from land then owned by William Ambrose Williford, who was one of the early settlers of the area, and it was from this gentleman the town took its name.

Families settled on each side of the river and by 1870 and the Williford area had a population of 275. The first train passed through Williford on October 1, 1833. This was a memorable event to the early settlers of the community, many of whom had never seen a train. This was the binging of

By the early 1930's the great depression had its effect on Williford. The quarry had ceased its operation due to a lack of market for its product. The bank had dosed, as had other banks over the state at the time. In the spring of 1929, a major fire had destroyed seven places of business at one time. Although the town has never recovered from the depression and the ravages of fire and floods, its location in this picturesque valley still makes it a pleasant and peaceful residential area. The community now enjoys modern water system, a fire department, post office, school, campgrounds, antiques shops convenient stores and a steak house. You can be assured to enjoy camping, canoeing, fishing or hunting in the Williford area.

Clubs and Organizations

These clubs and organizations are, for the most part, based in Cherokee Village. The majority, however, are open to anyone who may be interested.