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The city is situated at the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, south of the mouth of the Caddo River. It has two colleges, Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University.

The city is situated at the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, south of the mouth of the Caddo River. It has two colleges, Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University.

The site was settled in 1809 by John Hemphill, operator of a salt works just across the Ouachita River. Hemphill's salt works are said to Arkansas's first industry. [3]

The site was settled in 1809 by John Hemphill, operator of a salt works just across the Ouachita River. Hemphill's salt works are said to be Arkansas's first industry. [3]

Arkaelphia was known as Blakelytown until 1839, when the settlement adopted its present name. "Arkadelphia" was likely derived by combining "Ark" from the state's name Arkansas and "adelphia" from the Greek word for "brotherhood."[1].

Arkaelphia was known as Blakelytown until 1839, when the settlement adopted its present name. "Arkadelphia" was likely derived by combining "Ark" from the state's name Arkansas and "adelphia" from the Greek word for "brotherhood."[1].