Marked Tree, Arkansas
City · Population 2,191 · #127 in Arkansas
About Marked Tree
Marked Tree is a small town in eastern Arkansas with an estimated population of 2,191.
Officially, Marked Tree is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.77 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 380 residents per square mile.
📰 Marked Tree News Today
- Fallen Marked Tree officer Trevor Howard escorted home to Northeast Arkansas K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas · Jun 30
- Marked Tree police officer killed, another injured in early morning crash WREG.com · Jun 28
- Opal Malone Obituary (2026) - Marked Tree, AR - Jonesboro Sun Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Marked Tree police officer dies in crash; officials say he was passenger in vehicle hit by other car - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Jun 28
- Marked Tree Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Marked Tree Unique
- The only place in America named Marked Tree — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Marked Tree
- Hog Wild BBQ
- La Fiesta — mexican
- Poinsett Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Marked Tree Delta Area Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Marked Tree
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Marked Tree
- MARKED TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- MARKED TREE HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,191
Rank in state#127 of 500
Land area5.77 sq mi
Density380/sq mi
Coordinates35.5279, -90.4266