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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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Bobby
Joe Wilkins
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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
e-mail address:
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LAMAR