Cave City

Also known as Cave City, Arkansas, Cave City, AR

city in Arkansas, USA

Key facts

Country: United States
State: Arkansas
Counties: Independence , Sharp
Townships: Barren (Independence), Cave (Sharp)
Founded by: James Andrew Laman and John William Laman
Total: 2.56 sq mi (6.62 km )
Land: 2.56 sq mi (6.62 km )
Water: 0 sq mi (0.00 km )
Elevation: 653 ft (199 m)
Estimate 2025: 1,987
Density: 751.7/sq mi (290.23/km )
Time zone: UTC-6 ( Central (CST) )
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Article

Cave City is a city in Independence and Sharp counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The population was 1,922 at the 2020 U.S. Census. The city was named for a large cave underneath the Crystal River Tourist Camp, which is the oldest motor court in Arkansas. Cave City is known for its award-winning "world's sweetest" watermelons and holds an annual watermelon festival in July.

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