Welcome to Doddridge ...
Doddridge is located in Miller County<1>.
The location of Doddridge has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Doddridge, you might consider that their post office opened in 1895.
Doddridge is 240 feet [73 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Doddridge lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Doddridge is within the boundaries of the (870) area code.
The ZIP code for Doddridge: 71834<4>
Communities Also Named Doddridge ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found another community named Doddridge - it's located in Nova Scotia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Doddridge.
Communities near Doddridge ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Doddridge.
- Atlanta
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atlanta
- Atlanta is located in Cass County (TX)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,424 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Atlanta <5>
- Vivian
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vivian have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vivian
- Vivian is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,443 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vivian <5>
- Queen City
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queen City
- Queen City is located in Cass County (TX)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,414 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Queen City <5>
- Plain Dealing
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plain Dealing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plain Dealing
- Plain Dealing is located in Bossier Parish (LA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 935 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plain Dealing <5>
- Fouke
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fouke have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fouke
- Fouke is located in Miller County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 876 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fouke <5>
- Bradley
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradley
- Bradley is located in Lafayette County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 524 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bradley <5>
- Bloomburg
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bloomburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomburg
- Bloomburg is located in Cass County (TX)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 398 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bloomburg <5>
- Hosston
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hosston
- Hosston is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 295 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hosston <5>
- Rodessa
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rodessa have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rodessa
- Rodessa is located in Caddo Parish (LA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 256 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rodessa <5>
- Ida
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Doddridge. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Doddridge.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Doddridge. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Doddridge.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Doddridge. See our Newspapers Page for Doddridge.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Doddridge ...
Looking for more information about Doddridge? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Doddridge, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Doddridge.
Adding Doddridge to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Doddridge in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Doddridge was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Doddridge post office opened in 1895.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Doddridge.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Doddridge. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Arkansas: https://portal.arkansas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Arkansas' counties, including Miller, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Doddridge - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Doddridge). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Doddridge or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |