Ferguson Crossroads, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ferguson Crossroads, Arkansas
|
|
|---|---|
 Ferguson Crossroads, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Ferguson Crossroads, Arkansas
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Miller |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 76918 |
Ferguson Crossroads is a small place in Miller County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is also sometimes called just Ferguson. This community is not a city or town with its own government. It is known as an unincorporated community.
Where is Ferguson Crossroads Located?
Ferguson Crossroads is found in the southwestern part of Arkansas. It is located in Miller County. This area is close to the border with Texas.
How to Find Ferguson Crossroads
You can find Ferguson Crossroads along U.S. Route 71. This is a major highway that runs through the area. The community is about 8.2 miles (which is about 13.2 kilometers) southeast of Texarkana. Texarkana is a larger city that sits on the border of Arkansas and Texas.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. This means it is not officially a city or a town. Instead, it is usually governed by the county it is in. For Ferguson Crossroads, that county is Miller County. People living in unincorporated areas still have neighbors and often share a name for their community.
