Greenwood Arkansas Map

About Greenwood, Arkansas

Greenwood is a locality in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States. Greenwood is located at 35.4079°N, 93.7713°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72936.

Greenwood rests in a gentle fold of western Arkansas, where the Ouachita Mountains begin their slow ascent towards the Ozarks. It lies 35.4 miles east of Fort Smith, AR (from Fort Smith, AR: bearing 87°T), and is situated 6.3 miles south-south-east of Ozark. The land here is a study in subtle greens and browns, a tapestry woven from rolling farmland and the deeper, shadowed hues of mature oak and hickory forests. Creeks, some no more than a whisper of water over smooth stones, thread their way through the countryside, feeding into larger streams that eventually spill into the Arkansas River. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a refreshing balm after a summer shower. The character of Greenwood is one of quiet resilience, a place where life moves with a steady, unhurried cadence, punctuated by the distant lowing of cattle and the occasional rumble of a passing train. This corner of Franklin County holds echoes of a past tied to the fertile soil and the bounty it offered. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agricultural prosperity, established Greenwood as a hub for farming communities, cultivating crops that still define the local economy today – primarily soybeans, corn, and cattle. The railroad, a vital artery of commerce in its heyday, brought a surge of activity, connecting Greenwood to larger markets and shaping its development. While the pace of life has softened since those busier times, a strong sense of local pride persists, visible in the well-maintained storefronts along Main Street and the vibrant community events that bring neighbors together. Greenwood’s distinctiveness lies not in grand pronouncements, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the quiet beauty of its landscape, a place where the past and present coexist harmoniously under wide, open skies.

About This Greenwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greenwood, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.407864, -93.771307. 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 Greenwood and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Greenwood includes the ZIP code (72949), telephone area code (479), county seat of Franklin County (Charleston), and school district assignment (Greenwood 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 Greenwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.