Pickens, White County, Arkansas facts for kids
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Pickens, Arkansas
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 Pickens, White County, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Pickens, White County, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | White |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 501 |
| GNIS feature ID | 58362 |
Pickens is a small, quiet place in White County, Arkansas. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Discovering Pickens, Arkansas
Pickens is a special kind of place. It's not a city or a town with its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's a community where people live and work.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Pickens is a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official city or town. This means the area is usually managed by the county government. For Pickens, that's White County. People living here still get services like roads and police protection. These services come from the county or state.
Where is Pickens Located?
Pickens is found in the state of Arkansas, in the White County area. It's located along Arkansas Highway 310. If you travel about 2.7 miles (4.3 kilometers) west-southwest from a place called Letona, you'll find Pickens. Its elevation is about 299 feet above sea level.
