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Introduction to Crossett, Arkansas
Crossett, Arkansas, in Ashley county, is 43 miles N of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 177 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 6,097 people in the city.
Crossett History
The city was named after one of its founders, Edward Crossett, in the late 1890’s. It was founded by Crossett, Charles Warner Gates, and Dr. John Wenzel Watzek. They were from Davenport, Iowa. They came during the development of Southern Forest and acquired land for one of the largest saw milling operations at that time. Today, the city is known as ‘Forestry Capital of the South’ and is one of the leading manufacturing centers.
Crossett and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Crossett
The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens and South Arkansas Arts Center can be visited while staying in Crossett. The local public libraries and various Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian churches are also worth visiting. There are a couple of parks that offer opportunities for recreation such as Chemin A-Haut State Park and Crossett City Park.
Crossett Transportation
Those who wish to travel by air can do so from Monroe Regional Airport.
Crossett Higher Education
The residents of Crossett can obtain higher education from the University of Arkansas at Monticello, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Louisiana Tech University, Grambling State University, and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Crossett strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Crossett to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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