Caledonia, Arkansas | |
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| Coordinates: 33°03′20″N92°39′14″W / 33.05556°N 92.65389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Union |
| Elevation | 210 ft (60 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 57490 [1] |
Caledonia is an unincorporated community in Union County, Arkansas, United States. [1] [2]
John L. Canley (1938-2022), United States Marine Corps Sergeant Major and recipient of the Medal of Honor, was born in Caledonia. [3]
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