Frenchmans Bayou, Arkansas facts for kids
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Frenchmans Bayou, Arkansas
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 Frenchmans Bayou, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Frenchmans Bayou, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Mississippi |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72338
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 76978 |
Frenchmans Bayou is a small place in Mississippi 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. Instead, it's managed by the county.
You can find Frenchmans Bayou where two important roads meet: U.S. Route 61 and Arkansas Highway 308. It's about 3.5 miles (or 5.6 kilometers) southwest of a town called Joiner. Even though it's small, Frenchmans Bayou has its own post office with the ZIP code 72338.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes or buildings that are not part of an official city or town. This means they don't have a mayor or a city council. Instead, the services they need, like police and fire protection, are usually provided by the county government. It's a bit like living in the countryside, but with a small cluster of neighbors.
Education for Students
Students living in Frenchmans Bayou attend public schools that are part of the Rivercrest School District. This school district used to be called the Southern Mississippi County School District.
Rivercrest High School
After elementary and middle school, students go to Rivercrest High School. This high school is located close to another community called Wilson. It provides education for older students, helping them prepare for college or careers.
