Morrilton Arkansas Map

About Morrilton, Arkansas

Morrilton is a locality in Conway County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,080. The population density is 307.1 people per km². Morrilton is located at 35.1509°N, 92.7441°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72110.

Morrilton sits where the Arkansas River's broad, fertile floodplain begins to give way to the rolling Ouachita Mountains, a transition marked by a gentle rise in the land. It lies 17.6 miles west-north-west of Conway, AR (from Conway, AR: bearing 284°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west of Plumerville. The air here, particularly in the humid embrace of summer, carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a constant reminder of the surrounding Ozark foothills that frame the horizon. Ancient oaks and hickories, heavy with the dew of morning, cast dappled shadows across the quiet streets, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards a sky that often shifts from a pale, washed-out blue to the bruised purples of an approaching thunderstorm. The landscape itself, a mosaic of cultivated fields and wilder woods, possesses a subtle, enduring beauty, a testament to the patient work of both nature and the people who have called this place home for generations. The history of Morrilton is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the navigable waterways that first drew settlers to this region. As the county seat, it grew from a crossroads into a vital hub for agriculture, with cotton and timber once forming the backbone of its economy, their bounty hauled down the Arkansas River. Today, while agriculture still plays a role, the local economy has diversified, with manufacturing and service industries contributing to the town's quiet prosperity. A notable landmark, the Museum of Discovery, draws visitors keen to explore the natural and cultural heritage of Arkansas, while the proximity to the Petit Jean State Park, a jewel of the Ouachita Mountains, offers unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation, its iconic Civilian Conservation Corps structures speaking to a bygone era of public works. The rhythm of life in Morrilton is unhurried, a steady beat that echoes the slow, deliberate flow of the river and the patient growth of the trees that stand sentinel over the land.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Morrilton, Arkansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Morrilton and Conway County.

Detailed location data for Morrilton includes the ZIP code (72110), telephone area code (225), county seat of Conway County (Morrilton), and school district assignment (South Conway County 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 Morrilton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.