Parks, Arkansas facts for kids
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Parks, Arkansas
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 Parks, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Parks, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Scott |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72950
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| GNIS feature ID | 77956 |
Parks is a small place in Scott County, Arkansas, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not part of an official city or town government.
Parks is located on Arkansas Highway 28. It is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) southeast of a town called Waldron. Parks has its own ZIP code, which is 72950. A ZIP code is a special number that helps the mail service deliver letters and packages correctly.
History of Parks, Arkansas
How Parks Got Its Name
Parks was first settled a long time ago. In 1838, it was known by a different name: White Church. This was the original name given to the community when it was first set up.
Later that same year, in 1838, a post office was opened in the community. This post office was named Parks. The community then started to be known by this new name.
The name "Parks" was chosen to honor the very first postmaster of the area. His name was Cyrus Parks. So, the community was named after him.
See also
In Spanish: Parks (Arkansas) para niños
