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October 2008 Edition

Welcome to Hope, heart of Southwest Arkansas in the Land of Opportunity!

Whether you are a newcomer to Hope, a long-time resident, or a visitor, we trust this site will be a central source for information relative to local governments in the Hope area, tourism, maps, HopeArkansas.infonewspapers, things to do, area towns, railways, photographs, and much more!

We're in Hope regularly, and are in contact with Don & Dan, and Ramona and Doyle, and Jim and Twila and Juanita. Plus many others, like Alberson Plumbing, Hollis A/C and Sisson Real Estate. They and many others make our lives easier, and simpler. We appreciate their friendship, and support!

Be sure to visit our Hope Arkansas Postcard Collection and Hope Retrospective photographs, as well as our brief history of Hope and the new KCS Railway in Hope photos!

And we've provided a few key links to help you get oriented to this exciting area in Hempstead County.

Union Pacific engine visits Hope, Arkansas
UP3985 Visits Hope in 2004   click to watch the video

We'll look back in the Hope Retrospective at the impact of the railroad and how Hope was named, the Southwestern Proving Ground and Hope Municipal Airport, and the downtown structures of the past that survive today!

Just as we are anchored in today's Hope, we remain interested in its history, and will share that interest with local residents, and visitors alike, in this Web site as it evolves over time. We'll try to include information about nearby communities such as Shover Springs, Oak Grove, Springhill, Patmos, Bodcaw, Historic Old Washington, Stamps and Rosston. We'll reach out to Emmet, Nashville, Lewisville, Fulton, Blevins and Prescott.

Check back soon for more features, and an expanded Hope Arkansas Web site.

downtown Hope, February  2004...a snow to remember!
President Bill Clinton sign...downtown Hope
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, downtown Hope, February 2004
February 2004 Snow (click to enlarge )

Hope Savings Bank & Trust ... click to enlarge
Hope Savings Bank & Trust

Hope, Arkansas rainbow, April 29, 2006...click for more images
Hope Rainbow April, 2006 (click for more pictures)



Hope Arkansas train station...restored to its original architectural features
Hope Train Station (click to enlarge)

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