Where is Monticello, Arkansas, USA?

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Where is Monticello Located? - Monticello is a city located in the Drew County of Arkansas, United States. Monticello lies between 40.0150 Degrees North latitudes and 105.2705 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Monticello, Arkansas

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Where is Monticello Located?

Monticello is a city located in the Drew County of Arkansas, United States. Monticello lies between 40.0150 Degrees North latitudes and 105.2705 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Monticello city is 8442 people and the city has a total area of 10.9 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Monticello, Arkansas Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityMonticello
CountyDrew County
StateArkansas
State CapitalLittle Rock
US RegionWest South Central
Latitude33.6285° N
Longitude91.7907° W
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Land Area11.78 sq mi
Water Area0.04 sq mi
Total Area11.82 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)8,646
Population DensityApproximately 734 per sq mi
ZIP Codes71655
Area Code870
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code05-46580
Congressional DistrictArkansas's 4th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Monticello

CategoryInformation
Airport NameMonticello Municipal Airport
IATA CodeMXA
PortNot applicable
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 425, U.S. Highway 278, Arkansas Highway 35, Arkansas Highway 133
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station is in Arkadelphia
Local Bus/Transit ServiceSouth Central Arkansas Transit (SCAT)
  • U.S. Highway 425 – Major north–south route connecting Monticello with Pine Bluff and southeastern Arkansas.
  • U.S. Highway 278 – East–west highway linking Monticello with McGehee and central Arkansas communities.
  • Arkansas Highway 35 – Regional route providing access to nearby rural areas and communities.
  • Arkansas Highway 133 – Local highway connecting Monticello with surrounding Drew County areas.

Top Places to Visit in Monticello, Arkansas

Landmark NameType
University of Arkansas at Monticello CampusEducational Landmark
Drew County Historical MuseumMuseum
Lake MonticelloRecreation Area
Turner Neal Museum of Natural HistoryMuseum
McCloy ParkPark
Monticello North Main Street Historic DistrictHistoric District
Lake Chicot State ParkState Park
Seven Devils SwampNatural Area
Desha County MuseumMuseum
Delta Rivers Nature CenterNature Center

Driving Distances from Monticello, Arkansas to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Pine BluffArkansas521 hour
McGeheeArkansas4250 minutes
El DoradoArkansas921 hour 40 minutes
StuttgartArkansas901 hour 40 minutes
Little RockArkansas921 hour 45 minutes
Hot SpringsArkansas1302 hours 20 minutes
MemphisTennessee1502 hours 40 minutes
JacksonMississippi1703 hours
ShreveportLouisiana1903 hours 15 minutes
FayettevilleArkansas2203 hours 40 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Monticello, Arkansas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of Arkansas at MonticelloPublicUniversityAgriculture, forestry, education, and business programs
Southeast Arkansas CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical and workforce education
University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPublicUniversityAgriculture and research programs
Arkansas State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch and undergraduate programs
Hendrix CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts education

Waterbodies in Monticello, Arkansas

Lake Monticello, Bayou Bartholomew, Jordan Creek, Saline River, Mississippi River, Lake Chicot, Bayou Macon, Overflow Creek.

Stadiums in Monticello

Weevil Stadium, University of Arkansas at Monticello Sports Complex, Monticello High School Stadium, Cotton Boll Stadium, Golden Lion Stadium.

Monticello, Arkansas — Key Historical Facts

  • Monticello was established in 1849 and became the county seat of Drew County in southeastern Arkansas.
  • The city developed as an agricultural center, with cotton, timber, and farming industries shaping its early economy.
  • The establishment of the University of Arkansas at Monticello in 1909 contributed significantly to the city's educational and cultural growth.
  • Monticello played an important role in the timber industry due to the extensive forests of the surrounding region.
  • Today, Monticello serves as a regional center for education, healthcare, agriculture, and commerce in southeast Arkansas.

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