Morrilton, Arkansas
Morrilton is a city of 7,080 people in Conway County, Arkansas, founded in 1879.
Why visit Morrilton
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Conway County Library, Morrilton Post Office, Morrilton City Park and Morrilton Country Club.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Morrilton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Morrilton
Morrilton is a city in Conway County, Arkansas, United States, less than 50 miles (80 km) northwest of Little Rock. The city is the county seat of Conway County. The population was 6,992 at the 2020 United States census.
From the Wikipedia article Morrilton, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Rialto Community Arts Center
Cinema and theater
215 East Broadway Street, Morrilton
Museums and landmarks18
Conway County Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Public library in Morrilton, Arkansas, United States
Morrilton Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic post office building at 117 North Division Street in downtown Morrilton, Arkansas
500 North Moose Street, Morrilton
Arkansas Christian College Administration Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
United States historic place
Aycock House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Coca-Cola Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Arkansas, United States
Conway County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
County courthouse in Arkansas, United States of America
Cox House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
First National Bank of Morrilton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Bank building in Arkansas, United States of America
Moose Addition Neighborhood Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Arkansas, United States
Moose House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Morrilton Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Morrilton, Arkansas
Morrilton Railroad Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Railway station in Morrilton, the United States of America
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes14
Yesterday's Bar & Grill
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
1502 North Oak Street, Morrilton
Mo-We 10:30-21:00; Th-Sa 10:30-22:00
Ortega's Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
1527 East Harding Street, Morrilton
2 more on the map.
History
In 1825 a trading post was established about a mile south of present-day Morrilton on the Arkansas River. This town, later named Lewisburg, thrived after being incorporated in 1844. In 1871 the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad built track through present day Morrilton. It was later named Morrilton after the previous landowners E.J. and George H. Morrill. The downtown grew around the Morrills' land and that owned by James M. Moose. Residents of Lewisburg eventually moved away from the river and to the railroad hub at Morrilton. In 1883 Morrilton became the seat of Conway County, Arkansas.
From the History section of Morrilton, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship12
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
506 East Broadway Street, Morrilton
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries10
University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton
School · 1.3 mi
1537 University Boulevard, Morrilton
Healthcare1
Map of Morrilton
76 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 29°F | 3.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 32°F | 3.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 40°F | 5.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 48°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 67°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 69°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 61°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 49°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 39°F | 4.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 31°F | 4.7 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Morrilton (2 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
Conway County has had 22 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)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-08: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
LRAFB Runway (LRF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 37 miles away.
- Plumerville 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Perryville 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Atkins 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Conway 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Wooster 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Pottsville 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Greenbrier 21 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Mayflower 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Russellville 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Dardanelle 25 mi west, about 40 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
- Morriltonw4, Photolitherland ( talk )Chris Litherland, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Morrilton Library, Cid.williams, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Morrilton Post Office, Cid.williams, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Morrilton Commercial Historic District, 2 of 2, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Train Station Morrilton, Cid.williams, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aycock House, Cid.williams, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moose Addition Neighborhood Historic District, 2 of 3, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cox House, Morrilton, AR, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coca-Cola, Cid.williams, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AR Christian College, Cid.williams, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Anthony, Cid.williams, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First National Bank Morrilton, Cid.williams, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WL Wood House, Cid.williams, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Court House Morrilton, Cid.williams, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moose House, Cid.williams, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Church Street Historic District, 2 of 4, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Earl Building, Morrilton, AR, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
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