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Bowie County borders Arkansas, with Texarkana as its county seat and largest city. Texarkana is a unique city divided by the Texas-Arkansas border, giving it a distinctive identity. Established in 1840, Bowie County grew through timber, railroads, and agriculture. Today, it is urban-rural mix: Texarkana offers urban amenities while surrounding areas remain farmland and pine forest. Housing includes early 20th-century homes, modern subdivisions, and rural farmhouses. Its proximity to Shreveport, Louisiana (about 70 miles away) also influences the market. Prices average $160,000 to $260,000, with upscale Texarkana neighborhoods climbing higher. Rural land generally runs $5,000–$10,000 per acre.