Arkadelphia Arkansas Map

About Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Arkadelphia is a locality in Clark County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of 10,099. The population density is 515.3 people per km². Arkadelphia is located at 34.1209°N, 93.0538°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71923.

Arkadelphia unfurls across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, a verdant tapestry stitched with the silver thread of the Ouachita River. It lies 26.4 miles south of Hot Springs, AR (from Hot Springs, AR: bearing 180°T), and is situated 4.3 miles south-south-east of Caddo Valley. The air here carries a damp, earthy scent, particularly after a summer shower, mingling with the sweet perfume of honeysuckle that climbs with determined vigor over weathered fences and forgotten barns. Live oaks, their branches gnarled like ancient hands, provide a stoic, dark green canopy, while scattered pines whisper secrets on the breeze, their needles a soft carpet underfoot in the surrounding woodlands. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-humid sky, casts a warm, diffused glow, softening the edges of clapboard houses and illuminating the dust motes dancing in the quiet streets. The character of Arkadelphia is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world still holds sway, dictating the pace of life with its seasons and its slow, inexorable rhythms. The history of Arkadelphia is deeply entwined with the Ouachita, a waterway that served as a vital artery for early settlers and the burgeoning timber industry. Before becoming a town, this stretch of land was a crossing point, a place where the river could be forded, and later, a ferry landing, fostering a sense of commerce and connection. The fertile land, ideal for cotton cultivation in days gone by, has since seen the rise and fall of various agricultural economies, each leaving its subtle imprint on the character of the region. Today, Arkadelphia’s economy is diversified, with education playing a significant role, anchored by Henderson State University, its stately buildings a landmark on the town's western edge. The presence of the university injects a youthful energy, a counterpoint to the enduring, slower pulse of the surrounding rural communities, creating a unique blend of tradition and forward momentum in this corner of Clark County.

About This Arkadelphia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Arkadelphia, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.120929, -93.053784. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Arkadelphia and Clark County.

Detailed location data for Arkadelphia includes the ZIP code (71923), telephone area code (870), county seat of Clark County (Arkadelphia), and school district assignment (Arkadelphia School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Arkadelphia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.