Des Arc was laid out in 1871. Des Arc is the birthplace of Herschel Caldwell, football player.
- CountyIron County
- Population131 (2020 U.S. Census)
Des Arc was laid out in 1871. Des Arc is the birthplace of Herschel Caldwell, football player.
Des Arc, Missouri gifts and souvenirs: 16 designs made from Des Arc's own map, landmarks and history, from $16 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Des Arc Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Des Arc Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Des Arc Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Des Arc Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Des Arc Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon, in 3 styles
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Red heavy-blend crewneck, knit-stitch town print
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
Des Arc was laid out in 1871. According to folk etymology, Des Arc, meaning "the bend", was so named from a big bend in the railroad at the town site. However, the State Historical Society of Missouri believes the name may be a corruption of aux arcs, the origin of the name Ozarks. A post office called Des Arc has been in operation since 1871.
Des Arc was significantly affected by tornadoes on two separate occasions in 2025. On March 14, an EF3 tornado affected the downtown area. On May 16, an EF2 tornado affected much of the same area.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Des Arc, Missouri, revision 1374302927 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Des Arc's population was 131 in the 2020 U.S. Census, down from 177 in 2010.