Who we are

Today more than 100,000 families own property in one of the nine Cooper Communities.

Why have they bought property from us? For several very important reasons. First is our outstanding reputation. We are widely recognized as one of the most fiscally responsible developers of planned communities in the nation. That means property owners can count on very high quality amenities now - and in the future. Next is our environmental concern. Fully 17 to 30% of the land in each Cooper Community is set aside as unspoiled common property. As a result, Cooper Communities feature lush, wooded landscapes and lots of strikingly beautiful scenery.

Another reason people are so attracted to Cooper Communities is because of our ideal locations. From Arkansas and Tennessee to Missouri, West Virginia, and South Carolina, we've chosen sites that are all within the vicinity to attractions like national parks, world-class entertainment, top-flight shopping and more. And, since our villages are all in the Midwest and the South, the climate is usually just right - not too hot, and not too cold!

Sure, Cooper Communities’ villages have all the golf, tennis, boating and fishing you could ask for, but we've designed our communities to be more than that. They're places with real neighborhoods, where people raise families, and where every generation really can find a place to call home... all nestled in some of nature's most beautiful spaces.

John Cooper began to imagine a new way of life while visiting his family's favorite spot near Hardy, Arkansas. Surrounded by rushing streams and beautiful scenery, the visionary founder of our company started to think about how to make it possible for families to enjoy a life that was both relaxing and invigorating, not just at vacation time, but all year round.

Mr. Cooper realized his dream not far from that very spot, with his first community, called Cherokee Village. Today, Cooper Land Development is one of the most established and well-respected community builders in the country, with nine communities ranging from 365 to 36,000 acres in size. We've crafted dozens of golf courses and lakes into our landscapes, and we've built millions of dollars worth of recreational amenities. More than 100,000 families are now part of a Cooper community.

Every Cooper community is located in a beautiful area, abounding with recreational opportunities. We respect the land. In fact, 17 to 30 percent of the land is set aside for unspoiled common property.

Every Cooper community is an example of John Cooper's dream, still being pursued after more than 55 years.