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Conway
Faulkner County,
Zip Code
"City of Colleges"
"Gateway City to the Ozarks"
The Arkansas state capital is Little Rock.
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Conway Schools.
Zip Codes
72032
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Statistics & Facts
The population of Conway is approximately 41,000 (2000).
The approximate number of families is 10,139 (1990).
The amount of land area in Conway is 62.36 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0.498 sq kilometers.
The distance from Conway to Washington DC is 914 miles. The distance to the Arkansas state capital is 25 miles. (as the crow flies)
Conway is positioned 35.08 degrees north of the equator and 92.45 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Conway elevation is 300 feet above sea level.
Conway miscellany.
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Location
Conway location: 30 miles north of Little Rock in central Arkansas at the intersection of Interstate 40 and U.S. Highways 64 and 65. It is adjacent to the Arkansas River. Here is a map page for Conway.
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Climate & Weather
The climate for Conway is four season. See this weather page to find out the weather today in Conway and the area.
Conway average annual precipitation is 46.27 inches per year.
Conway average annual humidity is 57 - 77
Conway average temperature is 63 degrees F.
The average winter temperature is 42 degrees F.
The average summer temperature is 82 degrees F.
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History & History Related Items
Conway history: Here is a history page for Conway. Here is another history page for Conway. A.P. Robinson is credited with being the founder of Conway. He came here soon after the Civil War as the chief engineer for the Little Rock-Fort Smith Railroad. He was given, through his employment, a small tract of land near Cadron. He later deeded a small part of the land back to the railroad for a depot. He began the town site around this depot and named it Conway Station for a famous Arkansas family. Conway became the county seat of Faulkner County in 1873 when the county was created. Conway incorporated in October of 1875.
The incorporation date of Conway: October 1875
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Attractions
Conway attractions: Arkansas River, Wooly Hollow State Park, Lake Conway, Lake Beaverfork, Toad Suck Park Pickles Gap Village Hendrix College University of Central Arkansas. There are two bed and breakfasts in Conway "Olde Towne" and "The Cottage" The town is sometimes referred to as "Conway - A Better Way" Things to see and do in the Conway area. Toad Suck Daze Festival
Please contact the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 1492
Conway, AR 72033
Phone: (501) 327-7788 Faulkner County Museum/Greathouse Home
Faulkner County Courthouse grounds
801 Locust Street
Conway, AR 72032
Phone: (501) 329-5918
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