Crosses, Arkansas facts for kids
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Crosses, Arkansas
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 Crosses, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Crosses, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Madison |
| Township | Valley |
| Elevation | 414 m (1,358 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72727
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| GNIS feature ID | 71291 |
Crosses is a small, unincorporated community located in Madison County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is found where two important roads, Arkansas Highway 16 and Highway 295, meet. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
History of Crosses
How Crosses Got Its Name
The community of Crosses was named after an early settler. A person named Mr. Cross was one of the first people to live in this area. Because of his importance as a pioneer, the community took his name.
A Notable Event Near Crosses
In 2012, a well-known event happened close to Crosses. Bobby Petrino, who was the head football coach for the University of Arkansas, was in a motorcycle accident. The accident occurred when his motorcycle went off Highway 16, which is near the community of Crosses.
