Appleton, Arkansas

Appleton is an unincorporated community in Griffin Township, Pope County, Arkansas, United States.

Appleton, Arkansas
Appleton, Arkansas
Appleton's position in Arkansas.
Appleton, Arkansas
Appleton, Arkansas (the United States)
Coordinates: 35°25′31″N 92°52′28″W
Country United States
State Arkansas
CountyPope County, Arkansas
Post Office opened1879-1968
Elevation
499 m (152 ft)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)72823
GNIS feature ID76184

The town contained a post office from 1879 until 1968.[1] It was named for an apple orchard that surrounded an early drug store.[2]

References

  1. "Feature Detail Report for: Appleton Post Office (historical)." USGS.Profile. Retrieved June 22, 2010.
  2. Deane, Ernie (1986). Arkansas Place Names. Branson, Missouri: The Ozarks Mountaineer. p. 83.
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