Wilburn, Arkansas

About Wilburn

Set in the central part of Arkansas, Wilburn is a small unincorporated community.

Officially, Wilburn is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.99 square miles.

📰 Wilburn News Today

• Gene Douglas Wilburn, age 80 A Natural State Funeral Service · May 15
• Daniel C. Brown Obituary (2026) - Wilburn, AR - Olmstead Funeral Home - Heber Springs Legacy obituary · Aug 4
• Betsy Ann Ramsey Obituary Jul 3, 2026 Qualls Funeral Homes · Jul 6
• Born 96 Years Ago in Arkansas, One-Half of the Pioneering Country Sibling Duo That Passed on Elvis Presley’s Signature Hit American Songwriter · Jul 7
• UAMS, Arkansas Crisis Center partner Talk Business & Politics · Nov 11

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Wilburn Unique

• The only place in America named Wilburn — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• 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 8 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Wilburn

• Big Creek Natural Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

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⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Wilburn

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