Black Fork, Arkansas

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Black Fork is an unincorporated community in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Arkansas.[1]

History

The community takes its name from nearby Black Fork creek.[2] A variant name is "Blackfork".[1] A post office called Black Fork was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1981.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Black Fork
  2. ^ Black Fork from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 July 2019.

Coordinates: 34°46′01″N 94°25′52″W / 34.76694°N 94.43111°W / 34.76694; -94.43111