Paris, Arkansas
Paris is a city of 3,284 people in Logan County, Arkansas, founded in 1874.
Why visit Paris
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Short Mountain Creek Bridge, Smith Hospital and American Legion Post No. 121 Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Paris
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Paris
Paris is a city in Logan County, Arkansas, United States, and serves as the county seat for the northern district of Logan County; its southern district counterpart is Booneville. Its population was 3,176 as of the 2020 U.S. Census.
From the Wikipedia article Paris, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Short Mountain Creek Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Road bridge in Arkansas, United States of America
Museums and landmarks11
Smith Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Hospital in Arkansas, United States
American Legion Post No. 121 Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Fraternal hall in Paris, Arkansas
Evelyn Gill Walker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Logan County Courthouse, Eastern District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Paris, Arkansas, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Old Logan County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Paris, United States of America
Paris Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Logan County, Arkansas
Park Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
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Tolbert E. Gill House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Little Rock to Cantonment Gibson Road-Short Mountain Segment
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Paris Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes2
History
Pioneers settled the area about 1820. The village of Paris was formed on the Old Military Road between Little Rock and Fort Smith, and 5 miles (8 km) south of the Arkansas River. The Logan County seat, Paris, was named after the French capital in 1874. Paris was incorporated on February 18, 1879.
The villagers constructed a one-story frame courthouse. The town prison was constructed nearly three blocks from the courthouse, and remained the town's prison for many years. The prison now serves as the Logan County Museum.
Coal mining flourished. In the 1890s, Paris was a bustling city of 800 people. Citizens boasted of two newspapers, a bottling-works company, nine general stores, and the Paris Academy. Coal mining was the community's main industry by 1917, but had declined by the '60s. As a result, community leaders sought to diversify the town's economic base. Today, the economy of Paris is benefitting from the presence of manufacturing facilities producing parts for the automotive and aerospace industries. Farming and ranching remain among the largest industries in the county, and tourism got a boost with the construction and opening of a 60-room lodge and guest cabins on the top of Mount Magazine, which is 18 miles (29 km) south of Paris. An estimated 400,000 people a year travelled to Mount Magazine State Park in 2008.
From the History section of Paris, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
First Christian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
15 South Spruce Street, Paris
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare3
Map of Paris
36 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 29°F | 3.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 32°F | 2.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 67°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 70°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 69°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 62°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 50°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 39°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 32°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Subiaco Hcn (6 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
Logan County has had 17 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
Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 36 miles away.
- Booneville 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Charleston 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Lamar 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Mulberry 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Danville 25 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Dyer 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Barling 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
- Dardanelle 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Russellville 34 mi east, about 54 min by car
- Fort Smith 36 mi west, about 58 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
- Downtown Paris, AR 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fog in Paris (Unsplash), Yuting Wang popo, CC0
- Methodist Episcopal Church, Paris, AR, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Paris Post Office, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Christian Church, Paris, Arkansas, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Paris - Logan County Miners Memorial, Doug Wertman from Rogers, AR, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Logan County Courthouse (east), Paris, AR 002, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tolbert E. Gill House, Paris, AR, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Park Hill, Paris, AR, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Evelyn Gill Walker House, Concrete Stump Handrail, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Evelyn Gill Walker House, Southeast View, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Evelyn Gill Walker House, Northeast View, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Evelyn Gill Walker House, Parapet Detail, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Evelyn Gill Walker House, Concrete Log Handrail Detail, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Evelyn Gill Walker House, Window and Roof Detail, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Logan County Jail, Iron Door Detail, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Logan County Jail, North View, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Logan County Jail, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Square pianos with desktop radio - Logan County Museum (2015-07-03 14.37.54 by Tonya Stinson), Tonya Stinson, CC BY 2.0
- Smith Hospital, West View, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Smith Hospital, East View, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Smith Hospital, Front View, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- American Legion Post No. 121, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- American Legion Post No. 121, Dedication Stone, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- American Legion Post No. 121, Construction Detail, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Short Mountain Creek Bridge, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Short Mountain Creek Bridge, Construction Plaque, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Little Rock to Cantonment Gibson Road-Short Mountain Segment, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
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