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THE CITY OF LAMAR
Message
from the Mayor
The town of Lamar was originally called Cabin Creek.
During President Cleveland's administration the citizens
petitioned the Arkansas Legislature to have the name changed
to Lamar. In 1872, the Missouri Pacific Railway reached
Lamar, and the city became a prosperous trading post
Lamar
has several old homes dating back to the turn of the century.
The city has a park located south of Highway 64. The park
consists of two softball fields, and is in the process
of expansion.
Lamar
City Hall is located at 437 West Main on Highway 64. It
houses a fire station and a community building. The fire
department has three trucks. The individuals who help
fight the fires are a volunteer staff with an excellent
rating. The county police force provides the community
with protection.
The
previous census reflected a population of 1092. However
the population statistics from the 2000 census is projected
to be higher. Our community is approximately three miles
from the 1-40 exit.
The
city has the following utilities:
- City
Water
- City
Sewer *in some areas
- Electric
supplied by OG&E
- Natural
gas supplied by Reliant Energy
- Cable
TV supplied by Cox Communications
Lamar
has a mayoral type government. The city officials are
as follows:
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Jerry
Boen
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Mayor
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Carole
Woodruff
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Recorder/Treasurer
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Aldermen:
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Jerry
Boen
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251
Nation Ln.
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Lamar,
AR 72846
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Mary
Jean Nordin
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PO
Box 194
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Lamar,
AR 72846
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Susan
Sparks Sturdy
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PO
Box 419
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Lamar,
AR 72846
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Dale
Wagner
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PO
Box 144
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Lamar,
AR 72846
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Wanda
Willis
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PO
Box 1171
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Lamar,
AR 72846
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Harry
Tilley
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514
Elberta Street.
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Lamar,
AR 72846
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CITY
OF LAMAR
PO Box 177
Lamar, AR 72846
Telephone (479) 885-3865
City Hall Fax (479) 885-6171
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