Sensation, Arkansas

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Sensation is an extinct town in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Arkansas. [1]

History

A post office was established at Sensation in 1916, and remained in operation until 1919. [2] It is unknown why the name "Sensation" was applied to this community. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sensation
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
  3. Sensation from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture . Retrieved 7 July 2019.