Lapile is an unincorporated community in Union County, in the U.S. state of Arkansas.[1]

History

A post office was established at Lapile in 1877, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955.[2][3] The name Lapile is derived from French meaning "the pier."[4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lapile, Arkansas
  2. ↑ "Union County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  3. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lapile Post Office (historical)
  4. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 181.

33°05′36″N 92°16′08″W / 33.09333°N 92.26889°W / 33.09333; -92.26889


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