Lockesburg, Arkansas
City · Population 595 · #241 in Arkansas
About Lockesburg
Set in the southwestern part of Arkansas, Lockesburg is a tiny community, home to 595 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Lockesburg is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.48 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 171 residents per square mile.
📰 Lockesburg News Today
- Lockesburg, Arkansas, man dies in ATV accident Texarkana Gazette · Jun 29
- Man facing charges in death of 8-month-old in Sevier County KSLA · Feb 13
- Clara Lavona Jacobs Obituary (2026) - Lockesburg, AR - Wilkerson Funeral Home - De Queen Legacy obituary · Aug 10
- Legacy Academy (Lockesburg, AR) Scores Sports Illustrated · Jul 26
- Lockesburg man charged with murder of 8-month-old girl - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Feb 12
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What Makes Lockesburg Unique
- The only place in America named Lockesburg — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lockesburg
- Ida M. Coulter Stone Park reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)595
Rank in state#241 of 500
Land area3.48 sq mi
Density171/sq mi
Coordinates33.9729, -94.1796