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Barling

Arkansas, United States · North America

About Barling

Barling sits on the route: 20 minutes from Fort Smith.

Barling is a town located in Arkansas, United States. With a population of 4,740, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Barling sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Chicago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Barling to your route.

About Barling

John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake is a reservoir on the Arkansas River and an integral part of the McClellan–Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS). It was formed by constructing the James W. Trimble Lock & Dam 13 across the river, near the city of Barling, Arkansas and extends upriver 26 miles (42 km) to W. D.

Read more Mayo Lock and Dam, which is located inside the state of Oklahoma. Although the Trimble facility was completed in 1969, it was not allowed to pass commercial barges until 1971, when upstream facilities were completed. The lake also serves as the boundary between Crawford and Sebastian Counties, Arkansas, as well as dividing Van Buren, the county seat of Crawford County, and Fort Smith, the county seat of Sebastian County. The Arkansas-Oklahoma State Line is the western boundary of both Arkansas counties. Approximately one half of the lake's length lies within Oklahoma, where the lake separates Sequoyah County, Oklahoma from LeFlore County, Oklahoma. Poteau River, an Arkansas River tributary which flows north in Oklahoma, crosses the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line immediately southwest of Fort Smith and discharges into Hammersmith Lake. The normal elevation of the lake is 392 feet (119 m) above sea level.

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Where is Barling located?

Barling is located in Arkansas, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.3257 latitude, -94.3016 longitude.

What is the population of Barling?

Barling has a population of approximately 4,740 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
4,740
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Arkansas
Timezone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
35.3257, -94.3016

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  • 72 kmTalimena National Scenic BywayA 54-mile ridge-running drive along the crests of the Ouachita Mountains between Talihina, OK and Mena, AR: rollercoaster grades and endless overlooks nicknamed the 'Dragon of the South'.

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