Welcome, Pope County, Arkansas facts for kids
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Welcome, Arkansas
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 Welcome, Pope County, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Welcome, Pope County, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Pope |
| Township | Griffin |
| Elevation | 200 m (600 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72843
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| GNIS feature ID | 74044 |
Welcome is a small place in Arkansas, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that don't have their own local government, like a city or town would.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Welcome is not officially a city or town. It does not have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it is part of a larger area. For Welcome, this larger area is Griffin Township in Pope County.
People who live in unincorporated communities still get services. These services, like roads and police, are usually provided by the county government. It's a bit like living in a neighborhood that's part of a bigger county.
Where is Welcome Located?
Welcome is found in the eastern part of Pope County, Arkansas. You can find it where two roads meet: Welcome Home Road and Pine Street.
It is located southeast of a town called Hector. It is also northwest of another place called Appleton. This helps us understand its spot on a map.
