Centerville Arkansas Map

About Centerville, Arkansas

Centerville is a locality in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 283. The population density is 34.7 people per km². Centerville is located at 35.1157°N, 93.1715°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 71801, 72473, 72834.

Centerville occupies a quiet expanse of land where the Black River carves a slow, deliberate path through the earth, defining the rhythm of the surrounding terrain. It lies 23.6 miles east of Batesville, AR (from Batesville, AR: bearing 83°T), and is situated 14.7 miles north-northeast of Newport. Moisture hangs heavy in the humid air, cooling the dark, rich soil of the floodplains that stretch toward the horizon. Five miles to the west, Turkey Hill rises as a singular point of elevation against the flat, verdant sprawl, providing a subtle anchor for the view. The light at dusk here possesses a thick, amber quality, catching the movement of the river and casting long shadows across the fields that remain largely undisturbed. Only two miles distant, the still waters of Eagle Lake reflect the dense canopy of hardwoods, offering a silent contrast to the persistent, sluggish current of the nearby river.

Centerville grew from the steady labor of those who cleared the timber and broke the ground for agriculture, establishing an economy tethered to the cycles of the harvest. The proximity to Shirey Bay Rainey Brake ensures that the land remains a sanctuary for wildlife, preserving a rugged, natural character that has resisted the erasure of rapid development. Life in Centerville moves with a deliberate, unforced cadence, shaped by the seasonal shifts of the river and the quiet persistence of its inhabitants. Local industry remains deeply rooted in the land, reflecting a heritage of self-reliance that persists in the way neighbors interact and the pride they take in the enduring stability of their surroundings.

About This Centerville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Centerville, Arkansas. Coordinates: 35.115702, -93.171461. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Centerville includes the ZIP code (71801, 72473, 72834), telephone area code (501, 479), county seat of Jackson County (Newport), and school district assignment (Two Rivers School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.