Sweden, Arkansas

Sweden is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States. Sweden is located on Arkansas Highway 88, 16.1 miles (25.9 km) east of Pine Bluff.[2] On January 22, 2012, an EF2 tornado struck Sweden, damaging grain bins and metal buildings; the tornado continued to a point northeast of Lodge Corner in Arkansas County.[3]

Sweden, Arkansas
Sweden
Sweden
Coordinates: 34°11′35″N 91°43′27″W
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyJefferson
Elevation
190 ft (60 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)870
GNIS feature ID57201[1]

References

  1. "Sweden". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. Jefferson County, Arkansas General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. 2010. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
  3. "Severe Storms on January 22, 2012". National Weather Service North Little Rock, Arkansas. Retrieved October 30, 2012.


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