Welcome to Wiseman ...
Wiseman is located in Izard County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Wiseman, you might consider that their post office opened in 1901.
Wiseman is 600 feet [183 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Wiseman lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Wiseman is within the (870) area code.
The ZIP code for Wiseman: 72587<3>
Communities Also Named Wiseman ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 3 communities that are also named Wiseman - they are located in Alaska, Mississippi and Ohio.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Wiseman.
Communities near Wiseman ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Wiseman.
- Cherokee Village
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Village
- Cherokee Village is located in Sharp County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,654 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cherokee Village <4>
- Melbourne
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melbourne
- Melbourne is located in Izard County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,871 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Melbourne <4>
- Calico Rock
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calico Rock
- Calico Rock is located in Izard County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,688 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Calico Rock <4>
- Salem
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salem have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
- Salem is located in Fulton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,655 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salem <4>
- Highland
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east) - Ash Flat
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ash Flat
- Ash Flat is located in Sharp County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,100 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ash Flat <4>
- Hardy
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hardy have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardy
- Hardy is located in Sharp County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 761 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hardy <4>
- Oxford
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west) - Evening Shade
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evening Shade have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evening Shade
- Evening Shade is located in Sharp County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 442 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Evening Shade <4>
- Mount Pleasant
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
- Mount Pleasant is located in Izard County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 415 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Pleasant <4>
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 Wiseman. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Wiseman.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Wiseman. 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 Wiseman.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Wiseman. See our Newspapers Page for Wiseman.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Wiseman ...
Looking for more information about Wiseman? 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.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Wiseman, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Wiseman.
Adding Wiseman to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Wiseman 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 Wiseman was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Wiseman post office opened in 1901.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Wiseman.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Wiseman. 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 Izard, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Wiseman - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | 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 Wiseman). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Wiseman or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |