Welcome to Boles ...
Boles is located in Scott County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Boles, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated 1889.
Boles is 660 feet [201 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Boles lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Boles is located in the (479) area code.
The ZIP code for Boles: 72926<3>
Communities Also Named Boles ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 7 communities that are also named Boles - they are located in California, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, New Mexico and Tennessee.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Boles.
Communities near Boles ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Boles.
- Mena
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mena
- Mena is located in Polk County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,410 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mena <4>
- Waldron
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waldron
- Waldron is located in Scott County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,335 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waldron <4>
- Oden
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oden
- Oden is located in Montgomery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 215 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oden <4>
- Parks
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parks
- Parks is located in Scott County
- Winfield
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winfield
- Winfield is located in Scott County
- Cardiff
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast) - Harvey
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east) - Board Camp
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Board Camp have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Board Camp
- Board Camp is located in Polk County
- Rich Mountain
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rich Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rich Mountain
- Rich Mountain is located in Polk County
- Little Texas
(18 miles [29 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Texas
- Little Texas is located in Scott 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 Boles. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Boles.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Boles. 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 Boles.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Boles. See our Newspapers Page for Boles.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Boles ...
Looking for more information about Boles? 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 Boles, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Boles.
Adding Boles to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Boles 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 Boles was on a map titled William Bradley Map (1889).
We also found Boles in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Boles.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Boles. 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 Scott, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Boles - 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 Boles). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Boles 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. |