Sand Gap, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sand Gap, Arkansas
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 Sand Gap, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Pope |
| Elevation | 598 m (1,962 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 78290 |
Sand Gap is a small place in Pope County, Arkansas, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
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Discovering Sand Gap
Sand Gap is located where two important roads meet. These are Arkansas Highway 7 and Arkansas Highway 16. This meeting point makes it a notable spot in the area.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Sand Gap doesn't have a mayor or its own town council. Instead, it's part of a larger county. The county government helps manage things like roads and services for the people living there.
Names of Sand Gap
Did you know Sand Gap has had other names? It was once called Grand Gap. Today, its official name in Arkansas is Pelsor. So, Sand Gap, Grand Gap, and Pelsor all refer to the same place!
A Special Historical Site
Sand Gap is home to a very interesting place called Archeological Site 3PP614. This site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important place that tells us about the past. It could be where ancient people lived or where important historical events happened. Protecting these sites helps us learn about history.
