Welcome to Desha ...
Desha is located in Independence County<1>.
The pronunciation of Desha: dee-SHAY<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Desha, you might consider that their post office opened in 1883.
Desha is 310 feet [94 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Desha lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Desha is within the (870) area code.
The ZIP code for Desha: 72527<4>
Communities Also Named Desha ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Desha - they are located in Tennessee and Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Desha.
Communities near Desha ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Desha.
- Batesville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Batesville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Batesville
- Batesville is located in Independence County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 10,830 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Batesville <6>
- Southside
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast) - Cave City
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cave City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave City
- Cave City is located in Independence County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,923 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cave City <6>
- Newark
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newark have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newark
- Newark is located in Independence County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,193 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newark <6>
- Sulphur Rock
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulphur Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur Rock
- Sulphur Rock is located in Independence County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 458 people
- Cushman
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cushman
- Cushman is located in Independence County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 457 people
- Mount Pleasant
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- 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 <6>
- Pleasant Plains
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Plains
- Pleasant Plains is located in Independence County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 356 people
- Oil Trough
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oil Trough have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oil Trough
- Oil Trough is located in Independence County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 272 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oil Trough <6>
- Concord
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concord
- Concord is located in Cleburne County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 234 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 Desha. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Desha.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Desha. 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 Desha.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Desha. See our Newspapers Page for Desha.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Desha ...
Looking for more information about Desha? 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 Desha, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Desha.
Adding Desha to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Desha 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 Desha was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Desha post office opened in 1883.
We also found Desha in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Desha.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Desha. 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 Independence, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Desha. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Desha - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | 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 Desha). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Desha or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <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> | 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/ |