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City of Siloam Springs

, Siloam Springs, United States
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Located in Northwest Arkansas, Siloam Springs is a vibrant and growing community.  Our earliest history dates to 1835 when Simon Sager settled on a farm one mile west of what is now the City of Siloam Springs. The 28 springs along the creek were named in his honor, "Sager Creek". His original dwelling has been restored and is now located on the campus of John Brown University.

The first settlement was called Hico, and in 1884 Caldeen D. Gunter settled there. At about this time the Hico Post Office was established. This was later moved to Siloam City (Siloam Springs). Hico was a prominent trading post with the Cherokee nation and consisted of two stores and a mill.

In 1879 it was discovered that the waters contained medicinal qualities and the establishment of a summer resort began. The first anniversary of the town was celebrated on the 24th of June. In March 1880, J.V. Hargrove laid out the original plat of Siloam City. The name was later changed to Siloam Springs. Due to the reputation gained as a summer resort and the prospect of the railroad through town, the town was incorporated during its first year of existence on December 22, 1881, with a population of over 3,000. After this initial "boom" many of the transient residents returned to their homes and the population dwindled to about half. This was the only time in the history of the town that the population dwindled so rapidly.

The first newspaper for the town of Siloam Springs was established in 1880 by Thomas Gallagher and was know as the "Sun". Other early papers were the Globe, Arkansas Herald, and the Locomotive.


In 1892 the town experienced a great flood which took two lives and destroyed much of the downtown area. Rebuilding began immediately and, since that time, the town has sustained a steady growth pattern.

The coming of the railroad in 1897 stepped up the economy of western Benton County. Orchards, poultry products, hides, wool, beef and all agricultural products found a ready market with the City of Siloam Springs serving as the shipping point and trade center. This trade center remains today, and is a great advantage to industry.

In 1919 John E. Brown, Sr. founded the Southwestern Collegiate Institute in the City of Siloam Springs. In 1920 the name was changed to John E. Brown College, and in 1934 the name was again changed to John Brown University. Today the school has an enrollment of over 1,500 students and is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by the Arkansas State Department of Education as a four-year college.

At an altitude of 1,183 feet above sea level, the climate consists of an average temperature of 58.4 degrees and an average rainfall of 41.75 inches. Snow is usually at a premium and makes few appearances during the season, and spring brings an abundance of beautiful Dogwoods. The census count of 2010 put the population count at 15,039.

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Excited to announce that we've finally finished up the sewer line project near Harvard Street. It's time to get the street back to normal.

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A number of City departments will be at the Siloam Springs Regional Hospital for the Healthy Community Fair Saturday, 10-1. Come see us!

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Eeeeee! It's time for 2nd Saturday music!! (Can you tell we're excited?!) Join us Saturday at 7:30 in Twin Springs Park for Betse and Clark.

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Don't miss your chance to give feedback about Siloam's newest park (the land around the new Library). Come to the public input meeting Thursday from 6:00-8:00 at the Library. http://siloamsprings.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=204

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Reunión pública para comentarios sobre el diseño exeterior de la Biblioteca Jueves, 6:00-8:00 en la Biblioteca. http://ow.ly/o9Wq30bx9Jy

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University is closed from Garrett to Dogwood due to a water main break. Crews are out now trying to repair it as quickly as possible. Residents who live on University between Maple and Dogwood will be without water for a number of hours, for which we apologize.

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Last week Northside Elementary Kindergarten and Pre-K came to visit the PD. Here they are with SROs Herod and Bland.

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Will we see you at the Library Thursday 6-8 pm to talk about the City's newest park and community gathering space? http://ow.ly/qWQw30btg3m

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Getting ready for an exciting new season at the Family Aquatic Center. New paint on the slides (they are going to be FAST), new concessionaire, new pool paint. Things are starting to look spiffy. Now is the PERFECT TIME to sign up for your annual membership or book your swim lessons. http://ow.ly/MO6u30btfFU

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Attention Garage Salers: You can pick up your permit at the Community Development Building- 410 N. Broadway (just north of City Hall). Please share this with your neighbors, friends, coworkers and family members to get this information out.

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PD collected over ten pounds of unwanted Rx and OTC drugs this last Saturday. If you missed the collection box at the Dogwood Festival, don't fret. There's a drop box in the lobby for your convenience.

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Did you have flooding or wind damage to your home? Be sure to get the information into the Benton County Emergency Management. Call 479-271-1094 to file a report. http://ow.ly/zDYb30bpoJH

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