Founded in 1871, Alma was originally known as Gum Town because of its gum trees, and timber was an early industry in the region. The city was incorporated as Alma in 1874. Alma is in Crawford County, in the western part of Arkansas, only about thirteen miles from the Oklahoma border.
Recommended Resources
The area's business membership organization introduces the city and its infrastructure, including a guide to area events, activities, recreational opportunities, and businesses. Area news is also posted.
http://www.almachamber.com/
The city's public school district administrative site provides an introduction to the administrative offices, a school calendar, staff directory, and other facts about the district, including subsections for the district's primary, intermediate, middle, and high schools.
http://www.almasd.net/
The official municipal web site includes a message from the city's mayor, a brief profile of the city, and an aerial photograph of the community.
http://www.cityofalma.org/
Located in Alma, the Comfort Inn & Suites offers luxury rooms and suites. Close to popular tourist attractions such as the Ozark Mountains and the neighboring cities of Fort Smith, Fayetteville and historic Van Buren.
http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-alma-arkansas-AR142
Features a family-owned business with guest facilities in Alma and Van Buren, Arkansas, each with a full-service restaurant on the premises. The locations, amenities, and contact data are provided for each.
http://www.meadorsinn.com/
