Harriet, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Harriet, Arkansas
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 Harriet, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Harriet, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Searcy |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72639
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 77126 |
Harriet is a small, unincorporated community located in Searcy County, Arkansas. An unincorporated community is a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Harriet is found where Arkansas highways 14 and 27 meet. It's about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) northeast of Marshall, another community in the area. Harriet has its own post office, which uses the ZIP code 72639.
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Exploring Harriet's Natural Surroundings
Harriet is a great spot for nature lovers! It's very close to the beautiful Buffalo National River, which is only 6.4 miles (10.3 km) away. Because of this, many businesses have started up to help people enjoy the river. These include places that offer river guiding and supplies for canoeing.
Nearby Natural Wonders
The community is also very close to the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. This is a large forest area perfect for hiking and exploring. Another amazing place nearby is the Blanchard Springs Caverns. These cool caves are only about 25 miles (40 km) to the east.
Local Families in Harriet
The Basingers are a well-known family who live in the Harriet area. They are distantly related to the famous actress Kim Basinger.
Education for Harriet Students
Students living in Harriet attend schools within the Searcy County School District.
How the School District Was Formed
Harriet used to be part of what was called the Marshall School District. On July 1, 2004, the Marshall School District joined with the Leslie School District. This joining created the new Searcy County School District. The Marshall district basically took over the Leslie district.
School Transportation for Kids
Today, all children who live in Searcy County are taken by bus to Marshall for school. This helps make sure everyone has access to education in the area.
