Welcome to Mount Pleasant ...
The town of Mount Pleasant is located in Izard County<1>.
The location of Mount Pleasant has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
A typical abbreviation for Mount Pleasant: Mt. Pleasant
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Mount Pleasant has a population of 414 people<3> (see below for details).
We don't have a date for the establishment of Mount Pleasant.
Mount Pleasant is 680 feet [207 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Mount Pleasant lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Mount Pleasant: (870)
The ZIP code for Mount Pleasant: 72561<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Mount Pleasant had an population of 414 people (or an increase of 3.24% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Mount Pleasant had a population of 414 people. This makes Mount Pleasant the county's 5th most populous community.
The population of Mount Pleasant represents 0.01% of the population of Arkansas (which has 2,915,918 people), making it the state's 304th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 414 people, the population of Mount Pleasant increased 3.24% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 401 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Mount Pleasant.
Communities Also Named Mount Pleasant ...
While we believe that this Mount Pleasant is located in Izard County, we know of another 5 Arkansas communities named Mount Pleasant. Those communities are located in the following counties: Ashley, Boone, Fulton, Miller and Nevada County.
Beyond Arkansas, there are 157 communities that are also named Mount Pleasant - they are located in Alabama (5), British Columbia, California, Delaware, Florida (2), Georgia (7), Illinois (3), Indiana (6), Iowa, Kansas (4), Kentucky (2), Louisiana (3), Maryland (7), Massachusetts, Michigan (3), Mississippi (5), Missouri (4), New Brunswick, New Jersey (7), New York (5), North Carolina (10), Nova Scotia (5), Ohio (8), Ontario (8), Oregon, Pennsylvania (22), Prince Edward Island, Rhode Island, Saskatchewan, South Carolina, Tennessee (6), Texas (4), Utah, Vermont, Virginia (9), Washington (2), West Virginia and Wisconsin.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Mount Pleasant.
Communities near Mount Pleasant ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Mount Pleasant.
- Batesville [Independence County]
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- Batesville [Independence County] lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<6> to the southeast of Mount Pleasant
- Population from the 2020 Census: 10,830 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Batesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Batesville
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Batesville<7>
- Horseshoe Bend [Izard County]
- Cave City [Independence County]
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- Cave City [Independence County] lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<6> to the east of Mount Pleasant
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,923 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cave City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Cave City
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cave City<7>
- Melbourne [Izard County]
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- Melbourne [Izard County] lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<6> to the northwest of Mount Pleasant
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,871 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Melbourne have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Melbourne
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Melbourne<7>
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- Ash Flat [Sharp County]
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- Ash Flat [Sharp County] lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<6> to the northeast of Mount Pleasant
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,100 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ash Flat<7>
- Oxford [Izard County]
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- Oxford [Izard County] lies 18 miles [29 km]<6> to the northwest of Mount Pleasant
- Population from the 2020 Census: 682 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oxford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Cushman [Independence County]
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- Cushman [Independence County] lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<6> to the south of Mount Pleasant
- Population from the 2020 Census: 457 people
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- Evening Shade [Sharp County]
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- Evening Shade [Sharp County] lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<6> to the northeast of Mount Pleasant
- Population from the 2020 Census: 442 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evening Shade have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Evening Shade
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Evening Shade<7>
- Franklin [Izard County]
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- Franklin [Izard County] lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<6> to the north of Mount Pleasant
- Population from the 2020 Census: 191 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Franklin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Franklin<7>
- Sidney [Sharp County]
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- Sidney [Sharp County] lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<6> to the east of Mount Pleasant
- Population from the 2020 Census: 185 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sidney have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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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 Mount Pleasant. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Mount Pleasant.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Mount Pleasant. 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 Mount Pleasant.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Mount Pleasant. See our Newspapers Page for Mount Pleasant.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Mount Pleasant ...
Looking for more information about Mount Pleasant? 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 Mount Pleasant, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Mount Pleasant.
Other Roadside Stops ...
The Communities of Arkansas
About Izard County
About Arkansas
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Mount Pleasant. 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 Izard, 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 have 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 Mount Pleasant. |
<4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Mount Pleasant - 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 town (such as Mount Pleasant). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Mount Pleasant 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Mount Pleasant) 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 Mount Pleasant. Since we usually use Google Maps for our own planning, we've provided the following link: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from Mount PleasantOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Mount Pleasant. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.9818, Longitude: -91.7768 In this case, the coordinates for Mount Pleasant 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. |