Centerville Arkansas Map

About Centerville, Arkansas

Centerville is a locality in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States. Centerville is located at 33.6443°N, 93.4893°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72834.

Centerville rests in a gentle cradle of rolling terrain, where the verdant tapestry of southern Arkansas unfolds under a wide, often luminous sky. It lies 34.5 miles east-north-east of Texarkana, AR (from Texarkana, AR: bearing 66°T), and is situated 6.1 miles east-south-east of Hope. The landscape here is a study in soft contours and broad horizons, marked by stands of mature pine and the occasional glint of water through the trees. Fields, some neatly tilled and others surrendered to a wilder, more untamed growth, stretch out like rumpled blankets, punctuated by the weathered wood of scattered farmsteads. The air, especially in the languid afternoons, carries a faint, earthy scent, a mingling of sun-warmed soil and the distant sweetness of blooming wildflowers. The character of Centerville is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates a measured pace, and the coming and going of the seasons are the most reliable clocks. The history of Centerville is closely tied to the fertile soil and the industrious spirit of those who first settled this corner of Hempstead County. Agriculture has long been the bedrock of its economy, with cotton and timber once dominating the landscape and the livelihoods of its people. Though those industries have evolved, the legacy of hard work and self-reliance remains a palpable presence. The very way the houses are spaced, the unhurried greetings exchanged on the single main road, all speak to a community that understands the value of neighborly support. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring strength of Centerville lies in its deep roots, a quiet testament to the generations who have cultivated this land and built a life from its generous, if sometimes demanding, gifts.

About This Centerville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Centerville, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.644283, -93.489342. 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 Centerville and Hempstead County.

Detailed location data for Centerville includes the ZIP code (71801), telephone area code (501, 479), county seat of Hempstead County (Hope), and school district assignment (Two Rivers 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 Centerville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.