Arma is a city in Crawford County, Kansas, United States.
[5] A post office was opened at Arma in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.
The 2020 United States census counted 1,407 people, 632 households, and 357 families in Arma.
The community is served by Northeast USD 246 public school district.
[21] The Arma Bulldogs won the Kansas State High School boys class B Track & Field championship in 1952.
[22] The Arma City Library provides resources such as literature, movies, and internet access.
The library functions as a meeting location for clubs, reading groups, and a local food pantry.
Held annually the second weekend of August, Arma's V-J Homecoming Celebration started in 1946 as a way to honor local veterans returning home from World War II, and has evolved into a family festival.
That Labor Day weekend marked the end of nearly four years of devastation, loss and sacrifice for the nation.
More than 300,000 Americans in the armed services died in Europe and the Pacific arenas.
[24] Following World War II, the American Legion in Arma wanted to honor local veterans.
Names on the plaque represent local veterans who have served the U.S. in any war.
[25] Several wood carvings by chain saw artist, Ed Babcock, are on display at the Arma City Park.