Map of Emerson town, Arkansas

Emerson is a town in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 368 at the 2010 census.

Emerson town overview:
Name:	Emerson town
LSAD Code:	43
LSAD Description:	town (suffix)
State:	Arkansas
County:	Columbia County
Elevation:	322 ft (98 m)
Total Area:	0.99 sq mi (2.57 km²)
Land Area:	0.99 sq mi (2.57 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	293
Population Density:	295.66/sq mi (114.17/km²)
ZIP code:	71740
Area code:	870
FIPS code:	0521580
GNISfeature ID:	0048887

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History

Eponym

Emerson derives its name from Reuben Logan Emerson, an early settler of Columbia County, who was a teacher, merchant, banker, owner of the newspaper The Columbia Banner, and state representative. In 1905, he founded the town which today bears his name. Emerson celebrated its 100th birthday February 8, 2005.

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Geography

Emerson is located in southern Columbia County at 33°5′49″N 93°11′40″W / 33.09694°N 93.19444°W / 33.09694; -93.19444 (33.096914, -93.194312). The town is located along U.S. Route 79, 12 miles (19 km) south of Magnolia, the county seat, and 9 miles (14 km) north of Haynesville, Louisiana.

Emerson is also 68 miles (109 km) from Shreveport, Louisiana, and 205 miles (330 km) from Dallas, Texas.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Emerson has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km), all land.