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Kingston, Arkansas
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Kingston Post Office
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 Kingston, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Madison |
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 50874 |
Kingston is an unincorporated community in northeast Madison County, Arkansas, United States. It is located at the intersection of Arkansas highways 21 and 74. The community is located in the Kings River valley, the stream flows past just to the west of the town.
Kingston was platted in 1853 by King Johnson, and named for him.
Education
Public education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by the Jasper School District, which includes:
- Kingston Elementary School, serving kindergarten through grade 6.
- Kingston High School, serving grades 7 through 12.
On July 1, 2004, the Kingston School District, along with the Oark School District, merged into the Jasper district.
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