Tontitown, Arkansas

Tontitown, Arkansas
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Location of Tontitown in Washington County, Arkansas.
Location of Tontitown in Washington County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 36°09′51″N 94°14′44″W / 36.16417°N 94.24556°W / 36.16417; -94.24556
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyWashington
Settled1898
Incorporated (city)1909
Founded byPietro Bandini
Named forHenri de Tonti
Government
 • TypeMayor/Council
 • MayorAngela Russell
Area
 • Total
18.05 sq mi (46.74 km2)
 • Land17.91 sq mi (46.39 km2)
 • Water0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2)
Elevation1,296 ft (395 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,301
 • Density240.13/sq mi (92.71/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72770
Area code479
FIPS code05-69740
GNIS feature ID2405595[2]
WebsiteTontitown.com

Tontitown is a city in northern Washington County, Arkansas, United States. The community is located in the Ozark Mountains and was founded by Italian settlers in 1898. Known for its grapes and wines, Tontitown has hosted the Tontitown Grape Festival continuously since 1898. It is part of the Northwest Arkansas region, serving as a bedroom community for larger neighbors Fayetteville and Springdale. The town experienced a 160% growth in population between the 2000 and 2010 censuses.[3]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tontitown, Arkansas
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference eoa was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

Tontitown, Arkansas

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