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Surrounding communities NWA Democrat-Gazette/BEN GOFF A view of the terminals at Northwest Arkansas regional Airport in Highfill. 20 – 2020 West Washington County Directory Securecare Self Storage 2 miles south of hwy 279 & hwy 340 on hwy 279 in Bella Vista, aR ------------ Large Selection of Climate Controlled Units in Multiple Sizes ------------ RESIDENT MANAGER VIDEO SURVEILLANCE RV & BOAT STORAGE W/ELECTRIC (INSIDE OR OUTSIDE) AUTOMATIC SECURITY GATE ------------ REGULAR & CLIMATE CONTROL NWA's LARGEST SELF STORAGE COMPLEX 13820 Hwy. 279 (479) 855-0990 By Brittany Smith Cherokee City Cherokee City is a small town located just west of Gentry. e town was built up in the late 1800s and was originally known as Hog Eye because it was located on the south bank of Hog Eye Creek, and was also once known for its healing springs. Cherokee City is also home to the Coon Creek Bridge which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. e bridge was originally built in 1930 and was renovated in 1976. It rests over Coon Creek and is still utilized by frequent traffic today. Highfill From railroads to planes, Highfill has been an innovative part of the transportation system in Northwest Arkansas. e town was originally constructed as a result of early railroad construction and is now the home to the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport. e city was named aer Hezekiah Highfill, a civil war veteran who was an early settler on the land and, along with two other families, planted apple orchards, which would later become a main town export on the newly constructed railroad system. e town experienced a booming commerce as a result of the orchards and railroads, but soon saw a decline aer the railroad went bankrupt. However, the establishment of the airport brought a significant increase in residents, as well as a children's shelter and renovated community center.