Texarkana Texas is in Bowie County. Texarkana is home to a
statue of legendary James Bowie. There are many theories relating to how
Texarkana got its name. Texarkana is located in two states and named Texarkana
after the three states of TEXas, ARKansas and LouisiANA. Originally Texarkana
was a crossroad of two railroads. Texarkana has good road links on Interstate
30. Texarkana has over sixty thousand residents. Well known Texarkana residents
include musician composer Scott Joplin. Texarkana History Museum has exhibits
of Texarkana past heritage. Texarkana is home each April to the Texarkana
Jump, Jive & JamFest. This popular Texarkana arts event attracts many
visitors to Texarkana annually.
Texarkana Chamber of Commerce
819 State Line Avenue
Texarkana, Texas 75504
903-792-7191
