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City	Forrest City
State	Arkansas (AR)
County	St. Francis County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	35.008147
Longitude	-90.789834
Population	13,015
Density	248.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	72335, 72336
Area Code	501
County Seat	Forrest City
School District	Forrest City School District

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About Forrest City, Arkansas

Forrest City is a locality in St. Francis County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of 13,015. The population density is 248.2 people per km². Forrest City is located at 35.0081°N, 90.7898°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Forrest City is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 72335, 72336.

Forrest City emerges from the expansive plains of eastern Arkansas as a point of quiet transition between the fertile lowlands and the higher ground to the west. It lies 35.5 miles west-southwest of West Memphis, AR (from West Memphis, AR: bearing 255°T), and is situated 15.0 miles south of Wynne. The landscape surrounding Forrest City maintains a measured pace, defined by the steady flow of Little Crow Creek just a short distance away. Forest Lake Number 6 offers a calm, reflective surface that mirrors the shifting colors of the canopy during the autumn transition. On the distant horizon, the silhouette of Skidmore Ridge provides a subtle boundary to the otherwise open expanse of the regional terrain. Even in the height of summer, the air holds a heavy, humid stillness that settles over the fields and the nearby Saint Francis Floodway.

Agriculture and the movement of goods have long served as the primary engines for the growth and stability of Forrest City. Industrial activity, particularly in manufacturing and distribution, leverages the strategic position of the region to keep the local economy in constant motion. Generations have built their livelihoods upon the soil and the iron rails that cut through the countryside, fostering a culture of industrious persistence. The daily rhythm is dictated by the hum of machinery and the seasonal cycles of the surrounding farmland. Forrest City sustains its character through these tangible contributions to the broader regional economy, grounding the lives of its residents in practical, productive work.

Cultural life in Forrest City finds a center of gravity at Lincoln Park, where the community gathers for shared recreation and local observation. The town has been shaped by the presence of notable figures such as the renowned blues musician Son House, whose influence echoes through the musical heritage of the region. Landmarks throughout the streets tell a story of regional development, reflecting an identity that is both modest and deeply rooted. Local events bring a focused energy to the public squares, emphasizing the connections between neighbors who value a sense of continuity. Every afternoon, the light slants low across the architecture, revealing the simple, functional beauty of a place that remains firmly committed to its own internal pace.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lincoln Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 292° W
Stuart Springs Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 033° NE
Lee County (State Conservation Area) — 7.9 mi, 154° SE
Pine Tree Wildlife Demonstration Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.9 mi, 287° W
Village Creek State Park (State Park) — 9.0 mi, 030° NE
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Ar (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.6 mi, 038° NE · 1,326 acres
Arkansas Flag Plaza (Attraction) — 11.7 mi, 019° N
St. Francis National Forest (National Forest) — 16.3 mi, 173° S · 21k acres
Robert E. Lee Monument (Monument) — 16.3 mi, 173° S
William Hines Furbush Memorial (Monument) — 16.3 mi, 174° S
Cache River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.2 mi, 304° NW · 148k acres
Parkin Archeological State Park (State Park) — 22.5 mi, 035° NE
American Legion Memorial (Monument) — 24.3 mi, 250° W
Stumpy Point Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 26.9 mi, 161° S · 1,519 acres
Lily Peter Auditorium (Theatre) — 33.5 mi, 163° S
Battery A (Historic Ruins) — 34.4 mi, 161° S
Father Pere Marquette Statue (Public Artwork) — 34.5 mi, 162° S
Battery B (Historic Ruins) — 34.7 mi, 162° S
Henry Gray/hurricane Lake (State Recreation Area) — 35.6 mi, 291° W
Memphis Flyway (Viewpoint) — 41.7 mi, 078° E
Memphis Riverboats (Attraction) — 42.3 mi, 077° E
Halloran Centre Theater (Theatre) — 42.5 mi, 077° E
Sidewalk of Stars at the Orpheum (Attraction) — 42.5 mi, 077° E
Eddie Murphy Star Marker (Attraction) — 42.5 mi, 077° E
Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art (Museum) — 42.6 mi, 077° E
The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange (Museum) — 42.6 mi, 077° E
Memphis Music Hall of Fame (Museum) — 42.6 mi, 077° E
The Eel on Beale (Withers Museum) (Museum) — 42.8 mi, 078° E
W. C. Handy Home and Museum (Museum) — 42.8 mi, 078° E
Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge.Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 72.3 mi, 031° NE · 2,280 acres

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