This article is about the U.S. city. For the American Civil War battle of the same name, see Battle of Prairie Grove. For other uses, see Prairie Grove.
A post office has been in operation at Prairie Grove since 1867.[4] Prairie Grove was platted in 1877.[5] A 100-foot wind turbine near Prairie Grove was installed in the early 2000s.[6]
There were 1,658 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.11.
Infrastructure
Transit
As of 2023, there is no fixed route transit service in Prairie Grove. Ozark Regional Transit operates demand-response service in the city.[13] The nearest intercity bus service is provided by Jefferson Lines in nearby Fayetteville.[14]
The annual Clothesline Fair has taken place in Prairie Grove to celebrate local artists and craftspeople since 1951. An early fair merged with popular Labor Day festivities and annual reunions of the descendants of Confederate soldiers that took place at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. A Square dance has been included since 1958, now known as the Peggy Parks Memorial Square Dance Competition.[15]
The two most well known attractions in Prairie Grove are the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park and the Telephone Booth, a working c. 1960 phonebooth across the street from the park.[16] The city also has several historical buildings including North Mock Street as well as the Southern Mercantile Building.
Education
Prairie Grove School District is separated into four different schools; Prairie Grove Elementary, Middle, Junior High and High School facilities. The school mascot is The Tigers. The school colors are Black, Gold, and White.
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