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Pope County

Pope County lies in northwestern Arkansas, halfway between the state capital of Little Rock (Pulaski County) and the cities of Fort Smith (Sebastian County) and Fayetteville (Washington County). The county is geographically diverse, with the Ozark National Forest covering most of the northern portion, while the southern portion is located in the Arkansas River Valley and includes the cities of Russellville and Atkins. The county also is home to Arkansas Tech University.

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Ronald Gene Simmons

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Latimore Tourist Home

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Russellville

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Arkansas Nuclear One

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Atkins Pickle Company

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Corliss Mondari Williamson

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Arkansas Tech University

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Pope County Historical Association

Historians and Historic Organizations

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Pope County Militia War

Post Civil War

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Anthracite Mining

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Tomlinson Hall

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Dwight Mission

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Arkansas Tech's Women's Basketball Team

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Atkins Cemetery

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Bootlegged Liquor

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