Welcome to Avilla ...
Avilla is located in Saline County<1>.
Avilla is 500 feet [152 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Avilla lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Avilla lies within the (501) area code.
Communities Also Named Avilla ...
Using our Gazetteer, we have found that there are 4 communities that are also named Avilla - they are located in Indiana, Kansas, Missouri and North Carolina.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Avilla.
Communities near Avilla ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Avilla.
- Little Rock [Pulaski County]
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- Little Rock [Pulaski County] lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the east of Avilla
- Population from the 2020 Census: 197,866 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Little Rock<4>
- Benton [Saline County]
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- Benton [Saline County] lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> to the south of Avilla
- Population from the 2020 Census: 37,214 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Benton<4>
- Bryant [Saline County]
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- Bryant [Saline County] lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> to the southeast of Avilla
- Population from the 2020 Census: 21,375 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bryant have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bryant<4>
- Maumelle [Pulaski County]
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- Maumelle [Pulaski County] lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the northeast of Avilla
- Population from the 2020 Census: 18,242 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maumelle have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maumelle<4>
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- Haskell [Saline County]
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- Haskell [Saline County] lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the south of Avilla
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,639 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haskell have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Haskell<4>
- Shannon Hills [Saline County]
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- Shannon Hills [Saline County] lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the east of Avilla
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,087 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shannon Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Alexander [Saline County]
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- Alexander [Saline County] lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> to the southeast of Avilla
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,621 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alexander<4>
- Cammack Village [Pulaski County]
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- Cammack Village [Pulaski County] lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the northeast of Avilla
- Population from the 2020 Census: 712 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cammack Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Fountain Lake [Garland County]
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- Fountain Lake [Garland County] lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<3> to the west of Avilla
- Population from the 2020 Census: 576 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Bauxite [Saline County]
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- Bauxite [Saline County] lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the southeast of Avilla
- Population from the 2020 Census: 555 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bauxite have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Haskell [Saline County]
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 Avilla. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Avilla.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Avilla. 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 Avilla.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Avilla. See our Newspapers Page for Avilla.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Avilla ...
Looking for more information about Avilla? 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 Avilla, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Avilla.
Adding Avilla to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Avilla in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
In addition, our notes show that the earliest dated mention that we've found for Avilla was in the Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details about the above, see References and Mentions for Avilla on our Genealogy Page.
Other Roadside Stops ...
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Avilla. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Saline County: www.salinecounty.org/
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 Saline, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Avilla - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Avilla) to Point B.If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Avilla. Since we usually use Google Maps for our own planning, we've provided the following link: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from AvillaOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Avilla. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.6827, Longitude: -92.5848 |
| <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 have found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |