Gentry, Arkansas
Gentry is a city of 4,240 people in Benton County, Arkansas, founded in 1894.
Why visit Gentry
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 7 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Carl House, Carpenter Building and Chesney Prairie Natural Area.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Gentry
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gentry
Gentry is a city in Benton County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 3,790 as of the 2020 census. The city was founded in the Ozark Mountains in 1894 along what would become the Kansas City Southern Railroad. The city's prior prosperity in the orchard industry, especially apples, was further strengthened by the rail connection.
From the Wikipedia article Gentry, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks8
Carl House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Carpenter Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic commercial building at 136 East Main Street in Gentry, Arkansas
Gentry Grand Army of the Republic Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
American Civil War monument in the northeast section of Gentry Cemetery in Gentry, Arkansas
Mitchell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
House in Gentry, United States of America
Mitchell-Ward House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Benton County
Railroad Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Wasson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Bank of Gentry
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Chesney Prairie Natural Area
Hiking and trails · 2.1 mi
Chesney Prairie Natural Area is one of very few tallgrass prairie remnants left on the Arkansas portion of the Springfield Plateau and...
Restaurants and cafes7
Jim's Razorback Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
884 South Gentry Boulevard, Gentry
Mo-We 11:00-19:30; Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:30; Su 11:00-19:30
Wooden Spoon
Restaurant · Regional · 0.7 mi
Mo-Th 10:30-14:00; Fr 10:30-14:00,17:00-21:00
La Huerta Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
129 Fowler Street, Gentry
Churches and places of worship1
History
Gentry began as a rural Ozark agricultural community named Orchard City. Located in western Benton County, it was known for its apple orchards and other produce. The town began to grow when the Kansas City Southern Railroad was constructed through the town. In 1894, residents of the community petitioned the county to officially incorporate, and the city's name was changed to Gentry, after an official in charge of the construction of the railroad.
The railroad proved important to Gentry, and by 1903 the town had grown to a population of 1,000.
The railroad company built a new depot in Gentry in 1926–1927. It was known as one of the nicest depots on the railway line. A banquet was held for the grand opening, and railway officials arrived on a special train to commemorate the event. Four to six passenger trains a week came through Gentry until passenger service was discontinued in 1964.
In 1937, Highway 59 was built, running through the city north and south. It remains the main highway through the city, linking Gentry with other west Benton County communities.
From the History section of Gentry, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Siloam Springs High School Conversion Charter
School · 4.3 mi
700 N Progress Ave, Siloam Springs
Siloam Springs Intermediate School
School · 4.7 mi
1500 N Mt Olive St, Siloam Springs
Map of Gentry
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 27°F | 2.5 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 30°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 38°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 46°F | 5.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 5.9 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 67°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 59°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 47°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 37°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 29°F | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fayetteville Nw Ar Ap (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Benton County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-05-30: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Smith Field (SLG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Siloam Springs 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Decatur 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- West Siloam Springs 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Centerton 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Elm Springs 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Bentonville 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Springdale 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Rogers 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Lowell 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Bella Vista 20 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Gentry arkansas pioneer pizza, Tim Morgan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CPKC Train 181 at Gentry, AR - January 14, 2024, ConrailFan76, CC BY 4.0
- Wasson House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carpenter Building in Gentry, AR, Brandonrush, CC0
- Railroad Cottage, Gentry, Arkansas, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mitchell-Ward House, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bank of Gentry, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carl House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mitchell House, West Face, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mitchell House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dryocopus pileatus (Pileated Woodpecker) 42, gary_leavens, CC BY-SA 2.0
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