Welcome to Parthenon ...
Parthenon is located in the Arkansas Ozarks.
Parthenon is located in Newton County<1>.
The location of Parthenon has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Parthenon, you might consider that their post office opened in 1895.
Parthenon is 910 feet [277 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Parthenon lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Parthenon: (870)
The ZIP code for Parthenon: 72666<4>
Communities near Parthenon ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Parthenon.
- Jasper
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jasper have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jasper
- Jasper is located in Newton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 479 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jasper <5>
- Western Grove
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Western Grove
- Western Grove is located in Newton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 353 people
- Valley Springs
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Springs
- Valley Springs is located in Boone County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 166 people
- Murray
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest) - Deer
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer
- Deer is located in Newton County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deer <5>
- Mossville
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest) - Ponca
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ponca have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ponca
- Ponca is located in Newton County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ponca <5>
- Boxley
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west) - Vendor
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east) - Compton
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Compton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Compton
- Compton is located in Newton County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Compton <5>
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 Parthenon. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Parthenon.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Parthenon. 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 Parthenon.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Parthenon. See our Newspapers Page for Parthenon.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Parthenon ...
Looking for more information about Parthenon? 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 Parthenon, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Parthenon.
Adding Parthenon to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Parthenon 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 Parthenon was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Parthenon post office opened in 1895.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Parthenon.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Parthenon. 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 Newton, 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 Parthenon - 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 Parthenon). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Parthenon 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/ |