Oak Grove, Washington County, Arkansas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Oak Grove, Arkansas
Unincorporated community
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Country	United States
State	Arkansas
County	Washington
Township	Springdale
Elevation	1,316 ft (401 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	479
GNIS feature ID	81883

Oak Grove (which used to be called Oakgrove) is a small, unincorporated community in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It is located in Springdale Township, which is in the northern part of the county. You can find Oak Grove on the northwest side of Springdale, just east of where U.S. routes 62, 71, and 540 all come together.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

Oak Grove is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official city or town government. Instead, it's part of a larger area, like a county or township.

• People in unincorporated communities still have neighbors and homes.
• They get services like police and fire protection from the county.
• They might use schools or shops in nearby cities, like Springdale.

Where is Oak Grove Located?

Oak Grove is in the state of Arkansas, specifically in Washington County. This county is in the northwest part of Arkansas.

• It's very close to the city of Springdale.
• Important roads like U.S. Routes 62, 71, and 540 are nearby. These roads help people travel to and from Oak Grove.
• The community sits at an elevation of about 1,316 feet (or 401 meters) above sea level.

Quick Facts About Oak Grove

Here are some interesting facts about Oak Grove:

• Time Zone: Oak Grove is in the Central Time Zone. This means it uses Central Standard Time (CST) for most of the year.
• Daylight Saving Time: During the summer, it switches to Central Daylight Time (CDT).
• Area Code: The phone area code for Oak Grove is 479.
• Location on a Map: On a map, you can find Oak Grove at coordinates 36 degrees, 11 minutes, 23 seconds North latitude and 94 degrees, 11 minutes, 14 seconds West longitude.