Washington Arkansas Map

About Washington, Arkansas

Washington is a locality in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 93. The population density is 40.6 people per km². Washington is located at 33.7740°N, 93.6827°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71862.

Washington, Arkansas, carries the quiet dignity of a place that has weathered seasons and seen generations pass. It lies 30.7 miles north-east of Texarkana, AR (from Texarkana, AR: bearing 42°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-west of Hope. The land here is a gentle undulation of pine-studded hills and fertile bottomlands, where the air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of honeysuckle and damp earth after a summer rain. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy of oaks and magnolias, dappling the dusty roads and the weathered facades of buildings that seem to lean into one another as if for support. The pace of life in Washington is measured, dictated less by the clock and more by the slow, steady growth of the crops and the persistent hum of cicadas in the heat of the afternoon. This particular corner of Hempstead County whispers tales of its past as a bustling territorial capital and a vital stop on the Southwest Trail. Its fortunes, once tied to the cotton trade and the ambition of early settlers, have ebbed and flowed, leaving behind a palpable sense of history that permeates the very air. Today, Washington’s economy is a quiet continuation of its agricultural roots, with local farms still yielding crops that have sustained the region for generations. The town’s enduring charm lies in its preservation, a living museum where the spirit of frontier Arkansas can still be felt, particularly in the lovingly restored buildings that stand as a testament to its storied beginnings, offering a glimpse into a time when this was a crossroads of ambition and survival.

About This Washington Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Washington, 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 Washington and Hempstead County.

Detailed location data for Washington includes the ZIP code (71862), telephone area code (479, 501, 870), county seat of Hempstead County (Hope), and school district assignment (Hope 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 Washington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.