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Mountain Home, AR

Mountain Home is a city in and the county seat of Baxter County, Arkansas, United States, in the southern Ozark Mountains near the northern state border with Missouri. A total of 41,307 persons lived within the city and micropolitan area combined, which encompasses the majority of Baxter County.

Mountain Home men participated in the war on the Confederate side. No major battles were fought in Mountain Home, but because of its proximity to Missouri, members of the Union army would often raid the area for supplies and both sides participated in guerilla warfare. During this time, the Mountain Home Male and Female Academy was closed. In October 1862, the 14th regiment of the Missouri State Militia was ordered to advance to Yellville, Arkansas a town not far away, to attack Confederate troops stationed there and to take any supplies they could along the way. When they heard that a larger force of Confederate soldiers was also heading for Yellville, and facing the rising waters of the White River, they decided to content themselves with stealing approximately 50 horses and other supplies from local settlers in the Mountain Home area and then retreat. The rear guard was cut off by a battalion of Confederate soldiers and a skirmish ensued where the Union Army lost no soldiers and the Confederate Army lost approximately 10.

The Great Depression hit the area hard, causing many local farmers to lose their land and leave. A series of natural disasters also caused hardship in the area including the Flood of 1927 and the drought of 1930–31. Cotton had been one of the main crops in the area before this, but the drought ended production of cotton in Baxter County and it never truly resumed. Residents received some relief from New Deal programs such as the Federal Emergency Relief Agency (FERA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps. The Works Progress Administration transformed transportation in the area throughout the 1930s and 1940s.

Health and wellness are paramount in Mountain Home, with Baxter Regional Medical Center playing a pivotal role in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. Residents and visitors alike benefit from the city's proximity to the stunning Ozark Mountains, offering opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating. The city promotes a healthy lifestyle, and various parks and recreational areas contribute to the overall well-being of its residents.

Top sites in Mountain Home, AR are Donald W. Reynolds Library, Big Creek Golf & Country Club, and Cooper Park.

Population: 13,348 (2024). ZIP codes: 72653, 72654. Area code: 870. Elevation: 814 ft (248 m). Area: 11.97 sq mi (30.99 km2).

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Is Mountain Home AR worth visiting?

With so much water, it’s no surprise that people flock to Mountain Home for boating, fishing, canoeing, and camping. But Mountain Home’s historic downtown also lures visitors with shopping and dining. Like many of the surrounding small towns that flourish alongside the Buffalo and White Rivers, antiquing is an art form here. Earl’s Antique Mall, Remember When Antiques & More Mall, and Rusty Rooster Flea Market & Antique Mall are popular antique stores.

Does Mountain Home, AR have mountains?

The town of Mountain Home, AR sits within the Ozark Mountains and is surrounded by Norfork and Bull Shoals lakes, and the White and North Fork Rivers. Bull Shoals-White River State Park, just below Bull Shoals Dam, offers 105 campsites along the trout stream, picnic areas, pavilions, playgrounds, trails, and a full-service dock. The park also schedules events, nature programs, and tours throughout the year.

Does Mountain Home Arkansas get tornadoes?

Mountain Home has a Minor Wind Factor risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. It is most at risk from tropical storm winds. Average maximum wind speeds in Mountain Home are higher now than they were 30 years ago, and 100% of homes in Mountain Home have at least some risk.

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Wikipedia

City of Mountain Home, Arkansas

Baxter Regional Medical Center

Ozark Mountains

Donald W. Reynolds Library

Big Creek Golf & Country Club

Cooper Park

Southern Living

Mountain Home

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