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Jennie, Arkansas
Jennie, Arkansas is located in Arkansas
Jennie, Arkansas
Jennie, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Jennie, Arkansas is located in the United States
Jennie, Arkansas
Jennie, Arkansas
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Arkansas
County Chicot
Elevation
118 ft (36 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 870
GNIS feature ID 57987

Jennie is a small, quiet place in the state of Arkansas, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area, like Chicot County.

About Jennie, Arkansas

Jennie is a community located in Chicot County, Arkansas. It's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government takes care of services like roads and public safety for Jennie. Many small communities across the United States are unincorporated.

Where is Jennie Located?

Jennie is found in the southeastern part of Arkansas. It is about four miles south of a larger town called Lake Village. You can reach Jennie by traveling along Arkansas Highway 150. This highway helps connect Jennie to other places in the area.

Another nearby place is Fairview. Fairview is located on the shores of Lake Chicot. Jennie is approximately two miles northeast of Fairview. Lake Chicot is a very interesting lake because it is an oxbow lake. This means it was once part of the Mississippi River but became separated over time.

Life in Chicot County

Jennie is part of Chicot County. This county is known for its rich farming land, especially for crops like cotton, rice, and soybeans. The county is bordered by the Mississippi River, which has played a big role in its history and economy.

Being close to Lake Chicot means residents of Jennie and the surrounding areas can enjoy outdoor activities. These might include fishing, boating, and enjoying nature. The county seat, or main town, of Chicot County is Lake Village. This is where many county services and businesses are located.

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