Learn More About Arp, Texas
Arp is a small rural town in Smith County, Texas. Located about 10 miles northeast of Tyler, the town straddles both sides of US HWY 64. The population of Arp can vary depending on the sources used, but the estimates range from 1,000 to 1,500 people.
At one time the town was bustling logging and cotton operations, with families having to wait in long lines just to get the supplies they needed. But today, the little town is thriving in a different way.
Arp is well known in the Tyler-Longview area for its small-town friendliness. Families visiting the town often remark on the people’s courtesy and friendliness â and the number of people who greet them with a friendly “Hey, how y’all doin’?” or a wave and a smile.
The town also features a small business district with several businesses, the Arp Public Library, a historic church, and a variety of recreational opportunities like a city park, a swimming pool and a baseball stadium. Arp is known for its local eateries, including such places as D's Bar-B-Q & Rib Joint, Don’s Country Kitchen, Fiesta Cancun and Santa Fe Mexican Grill.
Arp is committed to sustaining its small-town atmosphere and the city council has recently approved a Nature Center Plan designed to maintain and improve the community’s parks and nature areas.
Families looking for a friendly small town to call home will find Arp a great choice. With its strong sense of community and welcoming people, Arp is an ideal spot to settle down.