Fourche Junction, Arkansas facts for kids
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Fourche Junction, Arkansas
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 Fourche Junction, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Fourche Junction, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Perry |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 501 |
| GNIS feature ID | 71667 |
Fourche Junction is a small, unincorporated community located in Perry County, Arkansas, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county.
What is Fourche Junction?
Fourche Junction gets its name because it's a meeting point, or "junction," for two important roads. These roads are Arkansas Highway 7 and Arkansas Highway 60. Imagine two paths crossing; that's where Fourche Junction is!
Where is Fourche Junction located?
This community is found right along the Fourche La Fave River. Rivers are natural waterways that flow into larger bodies of water. Being near a river often means the land is fertile and good for farming or has interesting natural features.
Nearby Landmarks
Fourche Junction is also close to the Nimrod Dam. A dam is a big barrier built across a river to hold back water, often creating a lake. The Nimrod Dam helps control the river's flow and creates Nimrod Lake, which is popular for fishing and boating.
The community is about 20.5 miles (which is about 33 kilometers) west of Perryville. Perryville is the county seat of Perry County, meaning it's where the main government offices for the county are located.
