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Introduction to Magnolia, Arkansas
Magnolia, Arkansas, in Columbia county, is 59 miles NE of Shreveport, Louisiana (center to center) and 209 miles E of Dallas, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 10,858 people lived in Magnolia.
Magnolia History
Magnolia was founded in 1853. It was incorporated in 1858. In the early years, the city developed as an agricultural community as well as a regional cotton market. In March, 1938, the Magnolia Oil Field was discovered by the Kerr-Lynn Company. It became the largest oil producing field of the time. Magnolia is the county seat of Columbia County, which was established on December 17, 1852, and was named after the goddess Columbia.
Magnolia and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Magnolia
One can visit the Cloc Regional Library and the ASA G. Garrett Memorial Library. There are a number of churches in Magnolia including the Westside Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, and the First United Methodist Church. There are several parks in the city such as Eastside Park, Southside Park, and Hospital Park which offer a range of recreational facilities. One can also visit the Columbia Shopping Center.
Magnolia Transportation
Those wishing to travel by air can do so from the Texarkana Regional-Webb Field Airport.
Magnolia Higher Education
Residents of Magnolia can obtain higher educational opportunities from Henderson State University, Bossier Parish Community College, Grambling State University, and Louisiana State University.
Magnolia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Comparing Magnolia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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