Oil Trough Map
Oil Trough is a town in Independence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 218 at the 2000 census. The town is believed to have acquired its name in the early 19th century from a trough used to render bear fat, which was sold to customers in New Orleans.
Odell Pollard, a retired attorney from Searcy and the Arkansas Republican Party chairman from 1966–1970, graduated from Oil Trough High School.
Oil Trough is located at 35°37'46" North, 91°27'41" West (35.629572, -91.461366).
Nearby cities include Newport, Pleasant Plains, Bradford, Batesville, Tuckerman.