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Nina Thornton, Mayor
PO Box 5
Hardy, AR
72542
(870) 856-3811 (870) 856-4248 - Fax
mayorofhardy@yahoo.com
Ernie Rose, Police Chief
(870) 856-2136
Carrol Traw, Office of Public Safety
(870) 856-3811
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Hardy
Statistics
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Population
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754
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Land Square Miles
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2.36
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Water Square Miles
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0.23
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Total Square Miles
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2.60
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People per Square Mile
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319
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information courtesy of the
Institute for Economic Advancement
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Prior to 1880, Hardy
did not exist. Only a few families lived in this heavily timbered area, and
not until the completion of the railroad did the boom times come. Thanks to
the railroad, much was needed. The town of Hardy was officially founded in
1883, and was named for James A. Hardy, Jr., a 25 year old trackage
subcontractor that saved his boss's life.
In 1994, Hardy was made County Seat of Sharp County's Northern District, with
Evening Shade being county Seat of the Southern District. The present County
Seat is Ash Flat, established when the two districts were combined in 1967.
Today, Hardy retains its "old town" flavor. The downtown area looks
much like it did during Model-T-days...and the merchants work at keeping it
that way. Several of these same buildings are listed on the National Register
of Historic Places. Most of the modern changes have occurred at the ends of
town, leaving the heart of Main Street a tiny preserve for quality antique
shops, craft stores, specialty shops , gift nooks, and a variety of museums.
Campgrounds, cabins, motels, bed and breakfast are available for lodging and several restaurants
from fast food franchises to full service. Two city parks , one on Main
Street and the other at Buford Beach over looking the cool, clear waters of
Spring River that flow just one block off Main Street. The Spring River
offers swimming, excellent fishing and canoeing as well as picnic areas.
Hardy Links of Interest:
Hardy City
Official Website
Hardy Area
Computer Users Group
Chamber
of Commerce
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