Jefferson, Jefferson County, Arkansas facts for kids
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Jefferson, Arkansas
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 Jefferson, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Founded | October 3, 1881 |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−05:00 (CDT) |
| ZIP code (s) |
72079
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| Area code (s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-34960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 77370 |
| Highways |  Highway 365 |
| Major airport | Clinton National (LIT) |
'Jefferson also known as Jeff Springs and Jefferson Springs Station is an unincorporated community in the Pine Bluff metropolitan area of northwestern Jefferson County in the U.S. state of Arkansas. It is situated on the Union Pacific Railway (UP), 15.5 miles (24.9 km) northwest of Pine Bluff, the county seat, and is the home of the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR).
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History
Jefferson was founded on October 3, 1881, the result of the newly built Chicot to Little Rock railroad.
Economy
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Jefferson is home to the National Center for Toxicological Research and is co-located with the Office of Regulatory Affairs’ Arkansas Regional Laboratory. The Jefferson Laboratories campus sits on 496 acres (201 ha) in the midst of a beautiful pine forest. NCTR is the only Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Center located outside the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The 1,000,000 square foot (93,000 m2) research campus plays a critical role in the missions of FDA and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to promote and protect public health.
Education
Jefferson is served by the White Hall School District.
Notable residents
- W. B. Jacko, American politician
