Wilson, Pope County, Arkansas facts for kids
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Wilson, Arkansas
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 Wilson, Pope County, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Wilson, Pope County, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Pope |
| Township | Wilson |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 58898 |
Wilson is a small, unincorporated community located in Pope County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's found in the southern part of the county, specifically within Wilson Township. You can find Wilson about two miles south of the town of Atkins, right along Arkansas Route 105.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government. This means it's not officially a city or a town. Instead, it's usually governed by the larger county it's part of. For Wilson, that's Pope County.
Think of it like this:
- A city has its own mayor, city council, and local police department.
- An unincorporated community relies on the county for services like law enforcement, roads, and other public needs.
Many small communities in the United States are unincorporated. They often have a name and a sense of identity, even without a formal city government.
Where is Wilson Located?
Wilson is in the state of Arkansas, which is in the southern part of the United States. It's part of Pope County, which is known for its beautiful natural areas and the Arkansas River.
The community's exact location is:
- Latitude: 35 degrees, 12 minutes, 37 seconds North
- Longitude: 92 degrees, 55 minutes, 47 seconds West
This location places Wilson in the Central Time Zone. During standard time, it's 6 hours behind UTC. When Daylight Saving Time is in effect, it shifts to 5 hours behind UTC.
