Strain, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Strain, Arkansas
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 Strain, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Strain, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Richland |
| Elevation | 367 m (1,204 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 479 |
| GNIS feature ID | 81633 |
Strain is a small, quiet place in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
Strain is located in Richland Township. It sits between two larger towns, Fayetteville and Elkins. The community has a few homes built around a road where different paths meet. It is also very close to the Middle Fork White River.
A Look at Strain's History
Strain might be small today, but it once had its own post office! A post office was opened in Strain way back in 1884. This would have been an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. However, the post office only stayed open for a short time. It closed down just four years later, in 1888.
Where is Strain Located?
Strain is found in the northwestern part of Arkansas. It's part of Washington County. The community is situated near the Middle Fork of the White River. This river is a branch of the larger White River, which flows through Arkansas and Missouri. The area around Strain is mostly rural, meaning it has a lot of open land and natural beauty.
