Palestine Arkansas Map

About Palestine, Arkansas

Palestine is a locality in Randolph County, Arkansas, United States. Palestine is located at 36.4326°N, 91.0065°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72372.

Palestine sprawls across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, where the fertile soil yields to the persistent cultivation of row crops. It lies 38.4 miles north-west of Paragould, AR (from Paragould, AR: bearing 312°T), and is situated 12.0 miles north of Pocahontas. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the fields in broad, golden swathes, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the humid air that hangs heavy here, especially in the summer months. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled and reaching like arthritic fingers, punctuate the horizons, offering shade to the scattered farmsteads. The air itself carries the faint, earthy scent of turned soil and ripening grain, a constant reminder of the land's enduring bounty. The history of Palestine is deeply intertwined with the agricultural rhythms of Randolph County. Its early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, established a community that has long relied on the cultivation of cotton and, more recently, soybeans and corn. The local economy, though modest, remains anchored by these agrarian pursuits, with a few small businesses serving the needs of the surrounding farms. There are no grand monuments or bustling attractions here, but rather a quiet dignity in the way life unfolds, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked this land for generations. The nearest notable waterways, such as the St. Francis River, lie a short distance away, their presence felt more in the general humidity and the occasional swell of the land than in immediate proximity.

About This Palestine Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Palestine, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.432564, -91.006514. 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 Randolph County.

Detailed location data for Palestine includes the ZIP code (72455), telephone area code (501), county seat of Randolph County (Pocahontas), 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.