Palestine Arkansas Map

About Palestine, Arkansas

Palestine is a locality in St. Francis County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 800. The population density is 75.4 people per km². Palestine is located at 34.9723°N, 90.9026°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72372.

Palestine, Arkansas, lies across a landscape shaped by the patient hand of water and sun. It lies 49.2 miles west of Horn Lake, MS (from Horn Lake, MS: bearing 272°T), and is situated 6.8 miles west-south-west of Forrest City. The land here is a generous expanse of fertile soil, a rolling canvas where agricultural pursuits have long dictated the horizon. Broad fields, often a patchwork of emerald and gold depending on the season, stretch towards a sky that can, at dusk, bleed into hues of apricot and lavender, a quiet spectacle that paints the working day to a close. The air itself carries a distinct quality, warm and humid in the summer months, often carrying the faint, earthy scent of freshly turned soil or ripening crops, a subtle perfume of abundance and labor. The history of Palestine is a narrative of settlement, driven by the rich alluvial soils that have sustained generations of farmers. Cotton once dominated these fields, a testament to the economic engine that powered much of the region for decades, its white bolls a familiar sight against the green. While the agricultural landscape remains central, the economic character of Palestine has evolved, reflecting broader shifts in rural America. The waterways, though not grand rivers, serve as vital arteries for irrigation and drainage, their presence a constant reminder of the land’s dependence on moisture. The character of Palestine is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of planting and harvest continues, a steady pulse beneath the wide Arkansas sky.

About This Palestine Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Palestine, 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 Palestine and St. Francis County.

Detailed location data for Palestine includes the ZIP code (72372), telephone area code (479, 501, 870), county seat of St. Francis County (Forrest City), and school district assignment (Palestine-Wheatley 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 Palestine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.