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Snowball, Arkansas
Snowball, Arkansas is located in Arkansas
Snowball, Arkansas
Snowball, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Snowball, Arkansas is located in the United States
Snowball, Arkansas
Snowball, Arkansas
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Arkansas
County Searcy
Elevation
764 ft (233 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 870
GNIS feature ID 78399

Snowball is a small, quiet place in Searcy County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the county.

Discovering Snowball, Arkansas

Snowball is a unique spot in the state of Arkansas. It's not a big city, but a small community where people live. Understanding what makes Snowball special helps us learn about different kinds of places where people make their homes.

Where is Snowball Located?

Snowball is found in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. You can find it where two roads meet: Arkansas Highway 74 and Arkansas Highway 377. It's about 10.5 miles (17 kilometers) west of a larger town called Marshall. The area is known for its natural beauty and peaceful surroundings.

What Does "Unincorporated Community" Mean?

An unincorporated community like Snowball is a place where people live, but it's not officially a city or town. This means it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the local county government, which is Searcy County in this case, takes care of services like roads and public safety. Many small communities in the United States are unincorporated.

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