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Batesville
The United States of America is a country in North America that extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and shares land borders with Canada and Mexico. The United States is a federal constitutional republic, with its capital in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
Batesville is a city in Independence County, Arkansas, 114 miles north by east of Little Rock, the State capital. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 9,556. The city is the county seat of Independence County.
Batesville is the second oldest city in the state of Arkansas. It was named for James Woodson Bates who settled in the town and was the first territorial delegate from Arkansas to the Congress of the United States. The town has also gone by the names of Napoleon and Polk Bayou. In early days, Batesville was an important port on the White River and served as an entry point to the interior of northern Arkansas. Batesville played a large role in the settling of the Ozark Mountains region and served as the central land office for northern Arkansas. The first known settlement of the Batesville area was in 1810 near the mouth of Polk Bayou, and by 1819 the town had a ferry across the White River and about a dozen houses.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 27.5 square kilometers. In the city the population was spread out with 22.0 percent under the age of 18, 12.0 percent from 18 to 24, 25.6 percent from 25 to 44, 22.2 percent from 45 to 64, and 18.2 percent who were 65 years of age or older.
Batesville is also known as the city of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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