Ozark, County seat in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States
Ozark is a county seat in Franklin County positioned where the land meets the Arkansas River Valley, with the Ozark Mountains forming its northern boundary. The city sits at 124 meters elevation along the river that shapes its terrain.
French explorers named the area Aux Arcs, referring to a bend in the river where Native Americans built settlements during the 1830s. The name was later shortened to Ozark and has remained ever since.
The Missouri Pacific Depot functions as a museum where visitors can see old documents and objects that tell the story of this riverside community. The building shows how rail travel shaped life in this region.
The city sits about 48 miles west of Russellville and 38 miles east of Fort Smith, connected by Interstate 40 and Arkansas Highway 23. These major routes make it easy to reach nearby towns and attractions.
The area serves as an entry point to Arkansas Wine Country with vineyards and wineries in nearby communities like Altus, Wiederkehr Village, and Paris. Visitors can reach several wine producers within a short drive from here.
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