Edmondson, AR

Edmondson is a quiet rural community in Crittenden County, home to around 250 residents. Sitting just off Interstate 40 on State Highway 131, the town offers plenty of open space while keeping you close to regional hubs. West Memphis is about a ten-minute drive east, and downtown Memphis is only twenty miles away across the river, which makes commuting into the city for work, dining, and entertainment easy.

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The town carries a distinct history rooted in Black landownership and enterprise, starting in the early 1900s when local residents formed an improvement company to sell affordable lots to African American families. Modern Edmondson is peaceful and primarily residential. Families send their children to schools in the nearby West Memphis School District, and residents typically handle their shopping, healthcare, and daily errands in West Memphis. It suits anyone who prefers small-town quiet alongside quick highway access to the greater Memphis area.