Ravenden, AR

Ravenden got its start in the late 1800s as a railroad stop in the Spring River valley, moving timber, cattle, and crops across the region. As train traffic wound down over the decades, local businesses shifted toward Highway 63, which still serves as the main road through town. Even as passenger trains became a thing of the past, the community held onto its easygoing pace and scenic riverside setting.

With just over 400 residents, Ravenden is a quiet Ozark foothills community where river recreation is right down the road. The Spring River flows along the south side of town, making weekend fishing, canoeing, and swimming a regular part of living here. Road-trippers know the town by the giant 12-foot raven statue standing beside the highway, while local families rely on the nearby Sloan-Hendrix school district. Major crossroads make it simple to travel to surrounding towns, giving you a relaxed, rural setting with straightforward highway access.