Quitman, Arkansas

About Quitman

Set in the central part of Arkansas, Quitman is a tiny community counting 701 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Quitman is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.9 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 369 residents per square mile.

📰 Quitman News Today

• Schedule - Quitman Bulldogs (Quitman, AR) Basketball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 13
• Ayden Cavanaugh Sports Illustrated · Aug 18
• Mary Jane Ballard Obituary May 26, 2026 phillipsfuneral.org · May 26
• Neva Jo Hathaway Obituary Jun 20, 2026 smithfamilycares.com · Jun 20
• Freddie Luther Johnson, age 82 A Natural State Funeral Service · Mar 19

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Quitman Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Quitman — but the Arkansas one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Quitman

• Amigo Loco Mexican Restaurant-Quitman — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Quitman

• Cove Creek Recreation Area reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Quitman

• QUITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• QUITMAN HIGH SCHOOL
• QUITMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Quitman

🏘️ Nearby Communities