Forum, Arkansas

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Forum, Arkansas
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Coordinates: 36°10′54″N93°42′54″W / 36.18167°N 93.71500°W / 36.18167; -93.71500 Coordinates: 36°10′54″N93°42′54″W / 36.18167°N 93.71500°W / 36.18167; -93.71500
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of Arkansas.svg  Arkansas
County Madison
Elevation
420 m (1,377 ft)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID57765

Forum is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Arkansas, United States. [1] It is located at the intersection of Arkansas highways 23, 23W and 127 near Withrow Springs State Park. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Forum, Arkansas
  2. "Madison County, Arkansas." Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. AHTD Madison County map Retrieved on July 3, 2010.