Ava, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ava, Arkansas
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 Ava, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Ava, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Perry |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 501 |
| GNIS feature ID | 65184 |
Ava is a small, unincorporated community located in Perry County, Arkansas, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Where is Ava?
Ava is found about 25 miles (40 kilometers) west-southwest of Perryville. It sits on the south side of the South Fourche La Fave River floodplain. A floodplain is a flat area of land next to a river that might get flooded when the river overflows. Arkansas Highway 314 runs on the north side of this river, close to Ava.
A Historic Schoolhouse
Near Ava, you can find the Hawks Schoolhouse. This old school building is very special because it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized by the United States government as an important historical site that should be preserved. It helps us remember what schools were like in the past!
