Doddridge, Arkansas facts for kids
Doddridge is a small place in southern Miller County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's about five miles north of the Louisiana border. Even though it's not a city, Doddridge has its own post office with the ZIP code 71834.
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About Doddridge
Doddridge is part of the larger Texarkana area. This means it's connected to the nearby cities of Texarkana, Texas and Texarkana, Arkansas.
Where is Doddridge?
Doddridge is easy to find because it sits right where two important roads meet: Arkansas Highway 160 and U.S. Route 71. Also, I-49 (which used to be called Highway 549) goes through the area. This highway helps connect Doddridge to Texarkana and Louisiana. Doddridge is also near where the Sulphur River and Red River join together.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
Doddridge is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's usually managed by the county government, which in this case is Miller County.
Schools in Doddridge
Students in Doddridge go to schools in the Fouke School District. Before July 1, 2004, there was a different school district called the Bright Star School District. It had a school called Bright Star School right in Doddridge. But in 2004, the Bright Star School District joined with the Fouke School District.
