The Good life, across the bridge in Marion & West Memphis, Arkansas
Just ten minutes from downtown Memphis across the mighty Mississippi
River, the communities of Marion and West Memphis, Arkansas offer a more
relaxed way of life.
Located on The Great River Road national scenic byway, Crittenden
County was formed in 1825 and named for Robert Crittenden, the first
Secretary of the Arkansas Territory. It's history is full of tales
about things like:
- The Pacific steamboat
- Rich delta earth making wealthy landowners
- Keel boats
- Cypress swamps
- Cotton farming
- Lumber sawmills
- The Blues
- And even the Mississippi changing its course to form oxbow lakes
like Horseshoe lake
Why buy a home and live in in West Memphis or Marion?
- You'll find diverse neighborhoods and get more for your money with
some of the most affordable housing in the tri-state area.
- Property taxes are generally lower.
- There are both public and private schools, including an outstanding
community college.
- Homes come in every size, style, and price range. Whether your taste
is a charming tree lined traditional in West Memphis or a new home
with all the bells and whistles in Marion, you'll have plenty to pick from.
- Find real estate for sale:
West Memphis Homes,
Marion Homes.
Fun Things to Do - Living in West Memphis & Marion?
Enjoy a day on one of the golf courses or some of the best hunting
and fishing around in nearby wildlife and water areas. Perhaps you'd
rather get involved with the Arts Counci or Community Theater. Try your luck at
Southland
Park Gaming & Race Track or maybe bird watching at
Wapanocca National
Wildlife Refuge would be less risky. Have some festival fun at
Esperanza Bonanza, Freedom Fest, or a Christmas Lights carriage ride.
Watch the 1993 movie, "The Firm" and see if you can spot any of the
locations that were filmed here. And don't forget that shopping,
restaurants, and entertainment are only a quick and easy ten minutes
away in downtown Memphis.
So, if you're looking for small town living with big time recreation
close by then come on over and stay a while. You'll be welcomed home!
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