Clyde, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clyde, Arkansas
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Clyde at the intersection of AR 45 and Washington County Route 8.
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 Clyde, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Clyde, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Cane Hill |
| Elevation | 403 m (1,322 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72717
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| GNIS feature ID | 76643 |
Clyde, which was once known as Newtown, is a small, unincorporated community. It is located in Cane Hill Township, within Washington County, Arkansas, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
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Discovering Clyde, Arkansas
Clyde is a quiet place in the beautiful state of Arkansas. It's a spot where people live and work, even though it doesn't have a mayor or city council like a bigger town.
Where is Clyde Located?
You can find Clyde along Arkansas Highway 45. It's about 26 miles southwest of a larger city called Fayetteville. If you travel just six miles east from Clyde, you'll reach the border of Oklahoma. This makes Clyde a community close to both city life and another state.
Who Lives in Clyde?
Clyde is part of the Northwest Arkansas region. The area around Clyde uses the ZIP code 72717, which is also used by the nearby community of Canehill. In the year 2000, a special area called a ZCTA (which is like a neighborhood defined by a ZIP code) had a population of 847 people. This gives us an idea of how many people live in and around Clyde.
A Glimpse into Clyde's History
Even small communities have interesting histories! Clyde once had its own post office. It was first opened in 1879. However, it didn't stay open for very long, as it closed the very next year in 1880. This brief history shows how communities can change over time.
