Prairie Grove Arkansas Map

About Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Prairie Grove is a locality in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,798. The population density is 308.2 people per km². Prairie Grove is located at 35.9759°N, 94.3177°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72753.

Prairie Grove unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle roll of the Ozark foothills, a tapestry of emerald pastures and mature woodlands where the air often carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil after a summer rain. It lies 10.8 miles west-south-west of Fayetteville, AR (from Fayetteville, AR: bearing 236°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south-west of Farmington. The terrain here is a quiet conversation between the sky and the earth, with broad fields of corn and soy stretching towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of oak and hickory that offer shade and shelter. Farmhouses, often painted in hues of white or weathered barn red, dot the countryside, their porches catching the soft, diffused light of morning and the amber glow of evening. The character of Prairie Grove is one of quiet industry, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the distant rumble of a tractor is a familiar sound on the breeze. The history of Prairie Grove is deeply etched into its rolling terrain, most famously by the pivotal Civil War battle that bears its name, a conflict that echoes in the preserved fields and the solemn stones of the National Cemetery. This agricultural heartland has long sustained its people, with a local economy that continues to draw strength from the fertile land, supporting a blend of traditional farming and small-scale businesses. Beyond its historical significance, Prairie Grove possesses a unique charm, a sense of enduring heritage that manifests in its friendly demeanor and the unpretentious beauty of its surroundings. The very land seems to hold stories, from the whispers of ancient forests to the enduring spirit of a community that has weathered change while holding fast to its roots.

About This Prairie Grove Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Prairie Grove, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.975914, -94.31771. 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 Prairie Grove and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Prairie Grove includes the ZIP code (71646), telephone area code (870, 479), county seat of Washington County (Fayetteville), and school district assignment (Prairie Grove 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 Prairie Grove is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.