Parthenon, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Parthenon, Arkansas
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 Parthenon, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Parthenon, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Newton |
| Elevation | 929 ft (283 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72666
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 77959 |
Parthenon is a small place in Newton County, Arkansas, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and buildings that does not have its own local government like a city or town.
Parthenon is located in a beautiful part of Arkansas. It sits about 5 miles (8 kilometers) southwest of a larger town called Jasper. The community is found right along Arkansas Highway 327.
What is Parthenon Like?
Parthenon has its own post office. This post office helps people in the area send and receive mail. It uses the ZIP code 72666.
Tornado Event in 2017
On March 7, 2017, a strong tornado hit Parthenon. This tornado was an EF2, which means it was quite powerful.
The tornado caused damage in the community. It destroyed the local post office building. Other buildings nearby also had damage from the storm.
