Appleton, Arkansas

About Appleton

Appleton is a small unincorporated community in central Arkansas.

Officially, Appleton is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 5.15 square miles.

📰 Appleton News Today

• From police chief to escaped murderer: Timeline of Arkansas manhunt for Grant Hardin - ABC News ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Feb 10
• Mary Hillis Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Appleton, AR - The Courier Legacy | Obituary · Aug 7
• Dinner honors Health Care Hero while raising funds for Mamie’s Poppy Plates - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Jul 26
• Ex-police chief who escaped Arkansas prison while serving time for murder recaptured: Authorities ABC7 Bay Area · Jun 6
• Mary Hillis Obituary (2026) - Appleton, AR - Shinn Funeral Service Legacy | Obituary · Aug 7

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What Makes Appleton Unique

• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

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