Texarkana metropolitan area, Metropolitan statistical area at Texas-Arkansas border, United States
The Texarkana metropolitan area spans two counties across the Texas-Arkansas border and encompasses a region with roughly 146,000 residents. The area features the Red River Army Depot, Christus St. Michael Health System, and a commercial airport with two runways.
The region grew from the junction of two railroad lines that met in 1873, establishing a settlement at the state boundary. It gained official recognition as a metropolitan statistical area in 1960.
State Line Avenue marks the border between Texas and Arkansas, shaping how residents live and work across both states as part of a single community. People here have developed a shared identity that transcends official boundaries.
The region is straightforward to navigate, with State Line Avenue serving as the main orientation reference between the two states. Visitors should note that some services and businesses may be concentrated on one or both sides of the border.
The Texarkana Post Office was literally built straddling the state border, allowing postal operations to function in both states at the same time. This building demonstrates the unusual relationship between the two sides of this boundary region.
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