West Memphis, River city in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States.
West Memphis extends along the western bank of the Mississippi River, directly opposite Memphis, Tennessee, at the intersection of Interstate 55 and Interstate 40.
The city incorporated in 1927 after early settlements dating to the 1880s, with its development driven by railroad construction and the establishment of lumber mills.
The agricultural heritage of West Memphis shapes local traditions through events such as Gumbo Fest and Blues in the Park musical performances throughout the year.
The city functions as a transportation hub with multiple interstate highways, making it a central point for logistics and distribution across the Mississippi River region.
The Southland Park Gaming facility represents a significant economic center for West Memphis, contributing to employment and entertainment options in Crittenden County.
Location: Crittenden County
Elevation above the sea: 64 m
Shares border with: Memphis
Website: https://westmemphisar.gov
GPS coordinates: 35.14861,-90.18028
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33
National Civil Rights Museum
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Hernando de Soto Bridge
10.6 km
Blues Hall of Fame
11.2 km
Chucalissa Indian Village
10.7 km
Memphis & Arkansas Bridge
9.8 km
Orpheum Theatre
11.4 km
Memphis Suspension Railway
11.3 km
Harahan Bridge
9.8 km
Frisco Bridge
9.7 km
Southland Greyhound Park
2.5 km
T. O. Fuller State Park
10.7 km
The Cotton Museum
11.4 km
Fort Assumption
10.1 km
Memphis Railroad & Trolley Museum
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Metal Museum
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South Main Street Historic District (Memphis, Tennessee)
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Shrine Building
11.5 km
Crittenden County Courthouse
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John Alexander Austin House
11.3 km
Cotton Row Historic District
11.4 km
Hamilton Apartments
508 m
Lawrie House
570 m
West Memphis City Hall
623 m
Crittenden County Bank and Trust Company
7.4 km
Johnson-Portis House
1.2 km
Wilson Power and Light Company Ice Plant
362 m
A Tour of Possibilities
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Sultana Disaster Museum
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