Fontaine, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fontaine, Arkansas
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 Fontaine, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Fontaine, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Greene |
| Township | Shady Grove |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72450
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 76944 |
Fontaine (pronounced Fawn-tayn) is a small, quiet place in Greene County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.
Exploring Fontaine
Fontaine is located within Shady Grove Township. You can find it right where two important roads meet: Arkansas Highway 168 and Arkansas Highway 228. This makes it a recognizable spot on a map!
What is an Unincorporated Community?
When a place is called an "unincorporated community," it means the people living there are part of a larger county. They don't have their own separate city council or mayor. Instead, the county government helps manage things like roads and services for them. It's like being part of a big family (the county) rather than having your own small house (a city).
Location and Landscape
Fontaine is situated in the beautiful state of Arkansas. It sits at an elevation of about 262 feet (or 80 meters) above sea level. This area is part of the Central Time Zone, just like many other places in the middle of the United States. During part of the year, they observe Daylight Saving Time, which means clocks are moved forward one hour.
