Glencoe, Arkansas facts for kids
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Glencoe, Arkansas
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 Glencoe, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Glencoe, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Fulton |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72539
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 57032 |
Glencoe is a small, unincorporated community located in the southern part of Fulton County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place where important roads meet, serving the people who live there.
Discovering Glencoe, Arkansas
Glencoe is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own separate city government. Instead, they are part of the larger Fulton County and follow its rules and services.
Where is Glencoe Located?
This community is found in the southern area of Fulton County. It's a key spot because it's where several major roads come together. These include U.S. Routes 62 and 412, along with Arkansas Highway 289.
Glencoe is about 7 miles (11 km) southeast of a town called Salem. It's also around 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Horseshoe Bend, which is in a different county called Izard County.
Glencoe's Post Office
Even though Glencoe is a small community without its own city government, it does have its own post office. This post office helps the residents send and receive mail. It uses the ZIP code 72539 for all its postal services.
