Dardanelle Arkansas Map

About Dardanelle, Arkansas

Dardanelle is a locality in Yell County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,511. The population density is 478.6 people per km². Dardanelle is located at 35.2231°N, 93.1580°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72834.

Dardanelle sprawls across the Arkansas River's fertile floodplain, a place where the land lies low and broad, yielding to the steady flow of water and the generous sun. It lies 4.1 miles south-south-west of Russellville, AR (from Russellville, AR: bearing 200°T), and is situated 6.4 miles west-south-west of Pottsville. The air here often carries the damp, earthy scent of loam, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface, even as the distant Ozark foothills paint a softer, more undulating horizon. Broadleaf trees, their canopies a riot of green in the summer months, line the riverbanks and dot the landscape, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to echo the slow, deliberate passage of time. The sky above Dardanelle is vast, a canvas for ever-shifting clouds that drift across its expanse, casting shadows that move with a stately grace over the fields and the modest buildings of the town. The history of Dardanelle is as deeply rooted as the cotton and soybeans that once defined its economy, a legacy that whispers of steamboats navigating the very river that still shapes its character. Once a bustling river port, its fortunes have ebbed and flowed with the changing tides of commerce and transportation, yet a strong sense of local pride persists, a quiet resilience found in the faces of its long-time residents. The economy now diversifies, embracing agribusiness and light industry, but the river remains a vital artery, a source of both sustenance and recreation, its waters reflecting the changing light of dawn and dusk. The old courthouse, a solid brick edifice, stands as a silent sentinel to generations past, a testament to the enduring spirit of this Arkansas community, where the rhythm of life is measured not by hurried strides, but by the steady, unwavering flow of the great river.

About This Dardanelle Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dardanelle, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.223141, -93.157953. 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 Dardanelle and Yell County.

Detailed location data for Dardanelle includes the ZIP code (72834), telephone area code (479), county seat of Yell County (Danville), and school district assignment (Dardanelle Public Schools). 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 Dardanelle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.