Arp, Texas
Arp is a small town in Smith County, East Texas, located just southeast of Tyler.
Quick facts:
- Population: roughly 1,000–1,100 residents, making it a tight-knit small town
- Location: about 15 miles southeast of Tyler, along US Highway 271, in the Piney Woods region
- History: named after Bill Arp, a pen name used by a 19th-century American humorist; grew up around the timber and railroad industries
- Economy: largely agricultural and rural, with many residents commuting to Tyler for work
- Character: quiet, rural small-town feel — a school district (Arp ISD) serves as a community anchor, and the town has a classic small East Texas footprint of a downtown strip and surrounding farmland/woods
Character: Arp is the kind of place people choose for peace and quiet while still being a short drive from Tyler's jobs, healthcare, and shopping. It doesn't have much in the way of its own commercial center, but its proximity to Tyler makes it a practical option for a rural, low-cost lifestyle.
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409-766-1111

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