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Welcome to Chidester ...

The city of Chidester is located in Ouachita County<1>.

The location of Chidester has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>

From the  Census Estimates for 2019, Chidester has a population of 259 people<3> (see below for details).

Chidester is 270 feet [82 m] above sea level.<4>.

Time Zone: Chidester lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time

The telephone area code for Chidester: (870)

The ZIP code for Chidester: 71726<5>

We don't have a date for the establishment of Chidester.

Population Details ...

Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Chidester had an population of 259 people. This is a decrease of 9.76% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 22.69% since the 2000 Census).

At the time of the 2010 Census, Chidester had a population of 287 people. This makes Chidester the county's 5th most populous community.

With a 2010 count of 287 people, the population of Chidester decreased 14.33% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 335 people).

More information can be found on the Census Page for Chidester.

Communities near Chidester ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Chidester.

  • Camden
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    • Camden lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<6> to the southeast of Chidester.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,638 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Camden
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Camden<7>
  • Gurdon
  • East Camden
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    • East Camden lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<6> to the east of Chidester.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 809 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Camden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on East Camden
  • Stephens
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    • Stephens lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<6> to the south of Chidester.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 779 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stephens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Stephens
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stephens<7>
  • Sparkman
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    • Sparkman lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<6> to the northeast of Chidester.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 359 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparkman have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Sparkman
  • Rosston
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    • Rosston lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<6> to the southwest of Chidester.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 235 people
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Rosston
  • Bluff City
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    • Bluff City lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<6> to the west of Chidester.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 114 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bluff City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Bluff City
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bluff City<7>
  • Whelen Springs
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whelen Springs
    • Whelen Springs lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<6> to the northwest of Chidester.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 85 people
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Whelen Springs
  • Cale
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cale
    • Cale lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<6> to the southwest of Chidester.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 68 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cale
  • Reader
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reader
    • Reader lies 5 miles [8 km]<6> to the northwest of Chidester.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Reader

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 Chidester. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Chidester.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Chidester. 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 Chidester.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Chidester. See our Newspapers Page for Chidester.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Chidester ...

Looking for more information about Chidester? 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 Chidester, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Chidester.

Adding Chidester to Our Gazetteer ...

We originally found mention of Chidester 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 Chidester was on a map titled William Bradley Map (1889).

We also found Chidester in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).

For more details, see References and Mentions for Chidester.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Chidester. 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 Ouachita, 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>Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Chidester.
<4>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Chidester - 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 city (such as Chidester). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Chidester or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<6>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 drawn from Point A (ie- Chidester) 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 Chidester. Since we usually use Google Maps for our own planning, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from ChidesterOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Chidester. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.7015, Longitude: -93.0239       In this case, the coordinates for Chidester have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

 

 

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