Bellefonte Arkansas Map

About Bellefonte, Arkansas

Bellefonte is a locality in Boone County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 428. The population density is 308.6 people per km². Bellefonte is located at 36.2009°N, 93.0485°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72601.

Bellefonte unfolds across rolling hills, a gentle rise and fall of Ozark terrain that softens the edges of the landscape. It lies 60.2 miles east of Springdale, AR (from Springdale, AR: bearing 89°T), and is situated 3.9 miles east-south-east of Harrison. Sunlight, when it breaks through the humid air, has a diffused quality, as if filtered through a thin veil of mist, painting the dense green foliage in muted tones of emerald and olive. The air itself carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a perennial perfume that clings to the very skin, a testament to the constant moisture and the deep roots of the surrounding forests. Here, the land feels ancient, worn smooth by countless seasons, yet vibrantly alive with the hum of insects and the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth. The character of Bellefonte is one of quiet persistence, a place where nature's slow, deliberate hand shapes both the land and the lives lived upon it. This corner of Boone County, Arkansas, carries the faint echo of its past in its very bones. Bellefonte, like many settlements of its kind, owes its existence to the rich soil and the clear waters that have long sustained its people. Though its heyday as a bustling crossroads may have softened into a more measured rhythm, the legacy of agriculture and the enduring connection to the land remain palpable. The local economy, once driven by the bounty of farms that spread across these fertile slopes, now finds its pulse in a blend of small-scale enterprises and the quiet dedication of its residents to maintaining their heritage. The nearby Buffalo River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, serves not only as a vital natural resource but also as a constant reminder of the region's enduring beauty and the simple pleasures it offers, a silent, liquid history flowing through the heart of Bellefonte.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bellefonte, Arkansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Bellefonte and Boone County.

Detailed location data for Bellefonte includes the ZIP code (72601), telephone area code (479), county seat of Boone County (Harrison), and school district assignment (Valley Springs 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 Bellefonte is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.