Cave City, AR

Cave City is a small town located in Garland County, Arkansas. The population was 1,868 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Garland County. Cave City was founded in 1881 and named for its location near several caves. The town's economy is based on agriculture, tourism, and real estate.

The first settlers arrived in Cave City in 1881. The town was named for its location near several caves. The economy of the town is based on agriculture, tourism, and real estate.

The main industries in Cave City are agriculture and tourism. Agriculture includes livestock farming, poultry farming, horticulture (including greenhouse production), and crop production (primarily cotton). Tourism includes visits to the nearby Ozark National Forest and cave tours operated by local businesses.

Real estate is also an important part of the economy of Cave City. Residential properties account for most of the housing stock in the town; commercial properties are relatively scarce but have been growing in popularity due to their proximity to attractions such as Lake Conway and Mount Magazine National Forests.