Blytheville, Arkansas AR Hotels/Motels/Lodging

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Blytheville is a city in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States that was founded in 1879 by the Rev. Henry T. Blythe, a Methodist preacher. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 16,638.

The city of Blytheville is located in Mississippi County approximately 60 miles north of West Memphis. Because of the abundance of trees, the city grew quickly and was incorporated in 1889. According to records, the city had a large and diverse population in 1890. As the vast forest began to shrink, the people of Blytheville started growing crops, such as cotton. Blytheville was a huge agricultural community until 25 years ago when farming was mechanized. Since then, there has been a growth of industry which has provided employment for Blytheville's population of approximately 18,000 residents.
Nucor, a large steel manufacturer, operates two facilities east of the town near the Mississippi River, and has announced plans for a third facility.

Blytheville is the home to Arkansas Northeastern College, a two-year community college. It was formerly known as Mississippi County Community College until the merger with the Cotton Boll Technical Institute. Until the 1990s, Blytheville was home to Blytheville Air Force Base later renamed to Eaker Air Force Base, a major airfield that was part of the Strategic Air Command.

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