Conway

Conway is an administrative seat in Faulkner County in central Arkansas, roughly 95 meters above sea level. The townscape is shaped by educational institutions that occupy spacious campus grounds and residential districts for students.

The settlement began in 1872 as a railroad stop and was named after a political representative of the region. Railway traffic brought new residents from different parts of Europe who focused on agricultural and craft activities.

The settlement bears the name of an Arkansas governor and today displays a student-centered daily rhythm. St. Joseph parish maintains the religious heritage of German settlers who arrived nearly a century and a half ago.

Highway 40 runs from the center east toward Memphis and west toward Fort Smith. Supermarkets and shopping centers sit along main traffic arteries in the southern and eastern parts of town.

Cadron Creek flows north of town into the Arkansas River and once served as a landing spot for pioneers. A large campus houses a library that gives researchers access to state records and historical collections.

Location: Faulkner County

Inception: 1872

Elevation above the sea: 95 m

Website: https://conwayarkansas.org

GPS coordinates: 35.08722,-92.45333

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:18