Boles, Arkansas facts for kids
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Boles, Arkansas
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Country | United States |
State | Arkansas |
County | Scott |
Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 166 |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code |
72926
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Area code(s) | 479 |
GNIS feature ID | 2805626 |
Boles is a small community in Scott County, Arkansas, United States. It is not an official town but is recognized as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area the government counts for population surveys.
In 2020, Boles had a population of 166 people. It is located on U.S. Route 71, about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) south-southeast of Waldron. Boles also has its own post office with the ZIP code 72926.
History of Boles
The community of Boles got its name from the Boles family, who were early settlers in the area. A post office was first opened in Boles way back in 1870. This helped the community grow and connect with other places.
Population Facts
The United States Census Bureau officially recognized Boles as a census-designated place for the first time in 2020. That year, the population was counted as 166 people.
See also
In Spanish: Boles (Arkansas) para niños