Pottsville Arkansas Map

About Pottsville, Arkansas

Pottsville is a locality in Pope County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,229. The population density is 91.3 people per km². Pottsville is located at 35.2481°N, 93.0491°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72858.

Pottsville slumbers in a fold of Pope County, where the Ozark foothills begin to soften their ancient angles. It lies 5.2 miles east-south-east of Russellville, AR (from Russellville, AR: bearing 114°T), and is situated 6.4 miles east-north-east of Dardanelle. Rolling fields, the color of sun-bleached straw in late summer, give way to thicker swathes of oak and hickory, their leaves a riot of emerald and jade during the growing season, then a firestorm of crimson and gold before the winter's quiet. The air here carries the scent of damp earth after a rain, a clean, mineral tang that mingles with the fainter, sweeter perfume of honeysuckle climbing over weathered fences. Creeks, like silver threads, wind their way through the landscape, their banks often draped in ferns, their water cool and clear, a constant, murmuring presence. The history of Pottsville is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring land and the quiet persistence of its people. Originally settled by farmers drawn to the fertile soil and the promise of a life away from the clamor of larger towns, Pottsville's economy has long been tied to the bounty of the earth. While agriculture remains a vital thread, the town has also seen its share of other endeavors, with logging and small-scale manufacturing contributing to its past and present. The very rhythm of life in Pottsville feels unhurried, a steady beat dictated by the seasons and the gentle arc of the sun across the sky, with the occasional church supper or Friday night football game providing the punctuation marks of community life.

About This Pottsville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pottsville, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.248139, -93.049061. 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 Pottsville and Pope County.

Detailed location data for Pottsville includes the ZIP code (72858), telephone area code (479), county seat of Pope County (Russellville), and school district assignment (Pottsville Public Schools). 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 Pottsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.