El Dorado Community Introduction
El Dorado is located in the heart of the Timberland region of Arkansas. Here among the pine trees and hardwoods is some of the best deer hunting and bass fishing in the state.
El Dorado is the county seat of Union County, the largest county in the state with 1,039 square miles and a population of 45,629 residents.
Known also as “Arkansas’ Original Boomtown,” El Dorado experienced a boom when oil was discovered one mile from town in January 1921.
Visitors still experience the wealth of the oil boom, which is reflected in the impressive buildings in the El Dorado Commercial Historic District. Six buildings are currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Tree-lined streets beckon visitors to linger among the shops and eateries downtown and to admire the art deco and classic revival architecture. For those interested in the arts, El Dorado is home to the South Arkansas Arts Center and the South Arkansas Symphony, as well as public art displays and murals.
The Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources is located just minutes from El Dorado and explores the history of the oil and brine industry in South Arkansas. El Dorado is a vibrant town with a wealth of recreational, shopping and dining opportunities - take time to experience it all!
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- El Dorado Chamber of Commerce
- Community Introduction
- Location and Transportation
- Tourism in El Dorado
- Events Calendar
- History of El Dorado
- Real Estate
- Arts and Entertainment
- Shopping and Dining in El Dorado
- Parks and Recreation
- Education in El Dorado
- Business and Industry
- Healthcare in El Dorado
- Government in El Dorado
- Worship in El Dorado
- El Dorado Participating Advertisers
- El Dorado Chamber Website
