Evansville, Arkansas

Evansville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in southwest Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 102.

It is located in the Northwest Arkansas region on Arkansas Highway 59 near the Oklahoma state line.

History
A post office called Evansville has been in operation since 1838. The community was named after Captain Lewis Evans, a local merchant.

Education
The community is served by the Lincoln Consolidated School District. Lincoln High School is its sole high school.

Transportation
As of 2023, there is no fixed route transit service in Evansville. Ozark Regional Transit operates demand-response service in the area. The nearest intercity bus service is provided by Jefferson Lines in Van Buren.