Conway, AR

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Conway, AR

CITY

Official Website:
http://www.cityofconway.org/

Population:
43167 (2000 census)

Founding Date:
c. 1865

County:
Faulkner County

Founded by A. P. Robinson after the Civil War. Conway was named the seat of Faulkner County in 1873, incorporated 1875.

SCHOOLS

School Founded

Central Baptist College 1952
University of Central Arkansas 1907
Hendrix College 1876

BIRTHS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Ray Thornton Politician 16-Jul-1928 13-Apr-2016 Former Congressman from Arkansas

DEATHS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Orval Faubus Politician 7-Jan-1910 14-Dec-1994 Governor of Arkansas, 1955-67

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