Prescott, Arkansas
Prescott is a city of 3,032 people in Nevada County, Arkansas, founded in 1873.
Why visit Prescott
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Allen Tire Company and Gas Station and D.L. McRae House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Prescott
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Prescott
Prescott is a city in and the county seat of Nevada County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Prescott had a population of 3,101. Prescott is part of the Hope Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Prescott, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks12
Allen Tire Company and Gas Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
United States historic place
D.L. McRae House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Henry McKenzie House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Prescott, Arkansas, listed on the NRHP in Nevada County, Arkansas
Missouri Pacific Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Railway station in Prescott, the United States of America
Moscow Methodist Church and Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Church in Arkansas, United States
Nevada County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Courthouse in Arkansas
Prairie D'Ane Battlefield
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Battlefield in Arkansas, United States; site of a Union victory in the American Civil War (April 13, 1864)
Prescott City Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic cemetery in Arkansas, United States
Prescott City Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Prison in Prescott, United States of America
Prescott Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Arkansas, United States
T.C. McRae House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Nevada County Depot & Museum
Museum · 0.5 mi
403 West 1st Street South, Prescott
Th-Sa 09:00-17:00; PH off
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes6
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
1245 West 1st Street North, Prescott
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 08:00-22:00
Where to stay1
History
The city of Prescott was not platted until 1873 during Reconstruction. It was to be a station stop for the Cairo & Fulton Railroad then under construction. The railroad was constructed parallel to the Southwest Trail through northern Nevada County. Prescott was incorporated on October 6, 1874.
The original town site consisted of 48 blocks, 24 on each side of the railroad. The streets were platted in a grid pattern from the railroad line. Streets running east–west use the railroad as a dividing line between their eastern and western halves, and streets running north–south use Main Street as a dividing line between their northern and southern halves.
Prescott grew quickly because the railroad provided a reliable way to transport local products to larger markets. The first post office opened in November 1873, and the first newspaper, The Banner, was established in 1875. The Nevada County seat was moved to Prescott in 1877, which contributed to the town's commercial importance. It became a center of law and government in the county. By the late 1890s, Prescott had its own telephone system and water and light plant.
From the History section of Prescott, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of Prescott
40 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 30°F | 4.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 33°F | 4.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 40°F | 5.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 58°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 67°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 70°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 69°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 62°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 50°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 32°F | 5.4 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Prescott 2 Nnw Hcn (1 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
Nevada County has had 21 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)
- 2024-05-30: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-04: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hope Municipal Airport (M18) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Hope 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Gurdon 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Murfreesboro 25 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Nashville 28 mi west, about 45 min by car
- Arkadelphia 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Stephens 32 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Camden 35 mi southeast, about 57 min by car
- Glenwood 37 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Magnolia 38 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Texarkana 43 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 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
- Allen Tire Company and Gas Station, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Prairie De Ann Battlefield, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- D.L. McRae House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Prescott Commercial Historic District, 1 of 3, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jail entrance, Bmwrider1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moscow Methodist Church and Cemetery, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- De Ann Cemetery Historic Section, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Prescott, AR 006, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Henry McKenzie House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Missouri Pacific Depot, Prescott, Arkansas 01, NevCoDepMus, CC BY-SA 3.0
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