Jefferson, Jefferson County, Arkansas

Jefferson, also known as Jefferson Springs, is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States. It is located on Arkansas Highway 365, south-southeast of Redfield and is the home of the National Center for Toxicological Research.

History

Jefferson was founded on October 3, 1881, the result of the newly built Chicot to Little Rock railroad.

Economy

Jefferson is home to the National Center for Toxicological Research and is co-located with the Office of Regulatory Affairs’ Arkansas Regional Laboratory. The Jefferson Laboratories campus sits on in the midst of a beautiful pine forest. NCTR is the only Food & Drug Administration Center located outside the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The research campus plays a critical role in the missions of FDA and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to promote and protect public health.

Education

Jefferson is served by the White Hall School District.

Notable residents

W. B. Jacko, politician