Jerusalem, Arkansas

Jerusalem, Arkansas
Unincorporated community
Jerusalem, Arkansas
Coordinates: 35°24′17″N 92°49′01″W / 35.40472°N 92.81694°W / 35.40472; -92.81694Coordinates: 35°24′17″N 92°49′01″W / 35.40472°N 92.81694°W / 35.40472; -92.81694
Country United States
State Arkansas
County Conway
Elevation 761 ft (232 m)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 72080
Area code(s) 501
GNIS feature ID 72182[1]

Jerusalem is an unincorporated community in Conway County, Arkansas, United States. Jerusalem is located on Arkansas Highway 124 18 miles (29 km) north-northwest of Morrilton. Jerusalem has a post office with ZIP code 72080.[2]

Name

Jerusalem is named for Jerusalem, Israel, which is considered a holy city to Muslims, Jews, and Christians.

Education

Public education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by the Wonderview School District, which leads students to graduate from Wonderview High School. Although Jerusalem is located in the Wonderview School District, some kids go to either Hector or Clinton for education.

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