Welcome to Bismarck ...
Bismarck is located in Hot Spring County<1>.
The location of Bismarck has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Bismarck, you might consider that their post office opened in 1881.
When the people of Bismarck refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Bismarcker<3>
Bismarck is 540 feet [165 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Bismarck lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Bismarck: (501)
The ZIP code for Bismarck: 71929<5>
Communities Also Named Bismarck ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 14 communities that are also named Bismarck - they are located in California, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Ontario (2), Pennsylvania, Washington and West Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Bismarck.
Communities near Bismarck ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Bismarck.
- Hot Springs
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hot Springs
- Hot Springs is located in Garland County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 38,939 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hot Springs <6>
- Arkadelphia
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arkadelphia
- Arkadelphia is located in Clark County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 10,628 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arkadelphia <6>
- Mountain Pine
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Pine have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Pine
- Mountain Pine is located in Garland County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 789 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mountain Pine <6>
- Amity
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west) - Caddo Valley
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caddo Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caddo Valley
- Caddo Valley is located in Clark County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 635 people
- Midway
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east) - Donaldson
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east) - Friendship
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
- Friendship is located in Hot Spring County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 191 people
- Gum Springs
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gum Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gum Springs
- Gum Springs is located in Clark County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 110 people
- Magnet Cove
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnet Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnet Cove
- Magnet Cove is located in Hot Spring County
- Estimated population in 2014: 5 people
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 Bismarck. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Bismarck.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Bismarck. 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 Bismarck.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Bismarck. See our Newspapers Page for Bismarck.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Bismarck ...
Looking for more information about Bismarck? 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 Bismarck, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Bismarck.
Adding Bismarck to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Bismarck 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 Bismarck was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Bismarck post office opened in 1881.
We also found Bismarck on a map titled William Bradley Map (1889).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Bismarck.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bismarck. 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 Hot Spring, 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> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Bismarck refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Bismarck may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Bismarck - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | 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 Bismarck). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Bismarck or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |