Lonoke, Arkansas
Lonoke is a city of 4,267 people in Lonoke County, Arkansas, founded in January 22, 1872.
Why visit Lonoke
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 5 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Lonoke Confederate Monument and Eagle House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Lonoke
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lonoke
Lonoke () is the third most populous city in Lonoke County, Arkansas, United States, and serves as its county seat. As of the 2020 census, Lonoke had a population of 4,276. It is part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Lonoke, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks17
Lonoke Confederate Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Monument in Arkansas, United States of America
Eagle House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Joe P. Eagle and D. R. Boone Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in Arkansas, United States
Lonoke County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
County courthouse in Arkansas, United States of America
Lonoke Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Arkansas, United States
Morris House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house at 16284 Arkansas Highway 89 in Lonoke, Arkansas
Rock Island Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Former train station in Lonoke, Arkansas
Shull House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Thomas Sloan Boyd House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Lonoke, AR, listed on the NRHP in Arkansas
Trimble House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Trimble-McCrary House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
W.P. Fletcher House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes6
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.4 mi
145 Brownsville Loop, Lonoke
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 1.2 mi
1696 North Center Street, Lonoke
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00
Where to stay5
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lonoke I-40 (Exit 175)
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
104 Dee Dee Lane, Lonoke
History
Union Army troops advanced through Central Arkansas during the American Civil War. The town of Brownsville was burned to the ground by Union forces after the retreat of Confederate forces westward to Little Rock. After the war, it was decided by the city leaders of Brownsville that a new town should be formed by the nearby railroad so that those who wished to stay could do so.
According to local legend, the town was named for a large red oak tree that was found while trees were being chopped down in order to build houses. The official name of the city was originally Lone Oak. However, due to a misprint in the Lonoke Democrat newspaper, the town's name was printed as Lonoak. Eventually, this misspelling became further misspelled as Lonoke.
The town of Lonoke was very slow to grow. Lonoke maintained a sustainable population through the support of its agricultural based economy until World War II. Because of the baby boom, Lonoke's population began to reach higher numbers. Furthermore, Lonoke became a sort of suburban area of Little Rock due to the implementation of the Interstate Highway System and the construction of Interstate 40.
In recent years, the population of Lonoke has remained in the area of about 4,000 people. As the Little Rock metropolitan area continues to grow, Lonoke's population is expected to grow as well as Lonoke is becoming more suitable as a suburban area.
From the History section of Lonoke, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship13
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
First Christian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Lonoke
56 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 31°F | 3.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 42°F | 5.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 51°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 60°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 68°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 69°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 62°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 41°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 34°F | 5.5 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Keo (14 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
Lonoke County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-04-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-11-14: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-02: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
LRAFB Runway (LRF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Carlisle 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Jacksonville 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Cabot 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Austin 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Sherwood 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- North Little Rock 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Gibson 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Little Rock 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Landmark 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- Maumelle 28 mi west, about 45 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
- 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
- Lonoke, AR 021, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lonoke Confererate Monument, Lonoke, AR, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lonoke County Courthouse, Lonoke, AR, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eagle House, Lonoke, AR, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Presbyterian Church Lonoke AR 2, Srawilson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church Lonoke AR 1, Srawilson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JM Bransford house, Lonoke, AR, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carver Gymnasium foundation, Lonoke, AR, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lonoke, AR 002, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lonoke, AR 027, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lonoke, AR 019, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lonoke, AR 024, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lonoke, AR 016, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lonoke, AR 032, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lonoke, AR 028, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lonoke, AR 020, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lonoke, AR 031, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lonoke, AR 029, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lonoke, AR 005, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- W.P. Fletcher House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AR Highway 31, TBKS1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS061-E-68611 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Trimble House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wheat House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
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