Harvey, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Harvey, Arkansas
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 Harvey, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Harvey, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Scott |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72841
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| GNIS feature ID | 71928 |
Harvey is a small, quiet place in Scott County, Arkansas, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Harvey is located about 18 miles (29 kilometers) east of a town called Waldron. You can find it right on Arkansas Highway 28. Even though it's small, Harvey has its own post office with the ZIP code 72841.
History of Harvey
The community of Harvey has been around for a long time. One of the oldest parts of its history is its post office.
When the Post Office Opened
The post office in Harvey first opened its doors in the year 1893. This means people in Harvey have been able to send and receive mail from their own community for over 130 years!
Who Lives in Harvey?
Even though Harvey is a small community, it's home to some important people.
Meet Marcus Richmond
One notable person who lives in Harvey is Marcus Richmond. He is a State Representative for Arkansas. This means he is elected by people in his area to help make laws for the state.
Richmond is a member of the Republican Party. He first took office in 2015. His job is to represent the people of his district in the Arkansas House of Representatives.
