In the past, Ravenden Springs was named Dream Town. and Jane's Store. For more information about the names of Ravenden Springs, see The Names of Ravenden Springs on our Genealogy Page.
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Ravenden Springs had an population of 123 people. This is an increase of 4.24% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 10.22% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Ravenden Springs had a population of 118 people. This makes Ravenden Springs the county's 6th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 118 people, the population of Ravenden Springs decreased 13.87% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 137 people).
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Ravenden Springs. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Ravenden Springs.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Ravenden Springs. 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 Ravenden Springs.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Ravenden Springs. See our Newspapers Page for Ravenden Springs.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Ravenden Springs ...
Looking for more information about Ravenden Springs? 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 Ravenden Springs, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Ravenden Springs.
Adding Ravenden Springs to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Ravenden Springs 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 Ravenden Springs was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Ravenden Springs post office opened in 1883.
We also found Ravenden Springs in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
If you're interested in how the shape of Arkansas' counties, including Randolph, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
The elevation is an estimate for the area around Ravenden Springs - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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When there's a risk of an area code running out of phone numbers, an 'Overlay Area Code' is created that has the same geographic boundaries as the existing area code. In this case, the 870 code has been Overlayed with the 327 area code. New phone numbers in the Ravenden Springs area will be assigned with one of these codes: 870 or 327. As a result, placing a call in the Ravenden Springs area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number).
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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 Ravenden Springs). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Ravenden Springs or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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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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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.
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A copy of their list with background information can be found at: