Lapile, Arkansas Explained

Lapile is an unincorporated community in Union County, in the U.S. state of Arkansas.

History

A post office was established at Lapile in 1877, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955.[1] The name Lapile is derived from French meaning "the pier."[2]

References

33.0933°N -92.2689°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Union County . Jim Forte Postal History . 6 March 2015.
  2. Book: Gannett, Henry. The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. 1905. U.S. Government Printing Office. 181.

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