Horatio, AR

united states

Horatio is a small Arkansas town of about 1,200 people located along Highway 71, roughly 15 miles northeast of De Queen. Visitors typically arrive via Highway 71 from the south or State Highway 234 from neighboring communities. The town sits in the foothills between the Ouachita Mountains and Red River valley, experiencing typical Arkansas weather with hot, humid summers. Horatio's claim to fame is its proximity to Dierks Lake, known for excellent bass and catfish fishing.