Vanndale, Arkansas
Vanndale (formerly Oak Grove) is an unincorporated community in Searcy Township, Cross County, Arkansas, United States.[1] Vanndale was the county seat of Cross County from 1886 until 1903, when it was moved to the booming railroad town of Wynne.[2] The community was named for John W. Vann, postmaster. Vanndale was formerly on Highway 1, but has now been bypassed and is on Highway 1B.
Vanndale, Arkansas | |
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 Vanndale post office | |
  Vanndale, Arkansas Vanndale's position in Arkansas. | |
| Coordinates: 35°18′48″N 90°46′26″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Cross |
| Township | Searcy |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 72387 |
| Area code(s) | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 78652 |
| U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vanndale, Arkansas | |
Education
Public education for elementary and secondary students is provided by the Cross County School District, which leads to graduation from Cross County High School. The district's mascot and athletic emblem is the Thunderbird.
References
- "Feature Detail Report for: Vanndale, Arkansas." USGS. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vanndale, Arkansas Retrieved January 25, 2011.
- "Cross County Historical Society". www.crosscountyar.org. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
Municipalities and communities of Cross County, Arkansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Arkansas highlighting Cross County | |
| Unincorporated communities |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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