Sunset, Washington County, Arkansas facts for kids
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Sunset, Arkansas
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 Sunset, Washington County, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Sunset, Washington County, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Reed |
| Elevation | 694 m (2,277 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72959
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| GNIS feature ID | 78505 |
Sunset (which used to be called Sun Set) is a small, unincorporated community in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger county or township.
About Sunset
Sunset is located in Reed Township. It sits right where two roads meet: Sunset Road (also known as Washington County Road 38) and County Road 110.
Where is Sunset Located?
This community is found in the state of Arkansas, which is in the southern part of the United States. It's part of Washington County. You can see its exact spot on the map in the box at the top of this page.
A Bit of History
While Sunset is a small community today, places like this often have interesting pasts. For example, a post office was set up nearby in 1888. This post office helped people send and receive mail for many years, until it closed in 1951.
