Strickler (formerly Stricklers) is an unincorporated community in Cove Creek Township, Washington County, Arkansas, United States.[1] It is located on Arkansas Highway 265, northwest of Devil's Den State Park.[2]

Strickler, Arkansas
Strickler, Arkansas is located in Arkansas
Strickler, Arkansas
Strickler, Arkansas
Strickler's position in Arkansas.
Strickler, Arkansas is located in the United States
Strickler, Arkansas
Strickler, Arkansas
Strickler, Arkansas (the United States)
Coordinates: 35°50′01″N 94°18′48″W / 35.83361°N 94.31333°W / 35.83361; -94.31333
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyWashington
TownshipCove Creek
Established1837
Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code479
GNIS feature ID78474
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Strickler, Arkansas

History

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The area was settled by Benjamin and Mary Strickler in 1837. A post office for the Greenville community (which would become Strickler) was open from 1854 to 1874, and the Strickler post office was open through 1878–1943. The community was located on the Butterfield Overland Mail route.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Feature Detail Report for: Strickler, Arkansas." USGS. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Strickler, Arkansas Retrieved September 25, 2010.
  2. ^ Arkansas Atlas and Gazetteer (Map) (Second ed.). DeLorme. 2002. p. 30. ISBN 0-89933-345-1.
  3. ^ "Strickler, Washington County, Arkansas." Overview. Retrieved April 29, 2011.