Sweden, Arkansas
| Sweden, Arkansas | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Sweden, Arkansas | |
| Coordinates: 34°11′35″N 91°43′27″W / 34.19306°N 91.72417°WCoordinates: 34°11′35″N 91°43′27″W / 34.19306°N 91.72417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 57201[1] |
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]
References
- ↑ "Sweden". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ Jefferson County, Arkansas General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. 2010. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ↑ "Severe Storms on January 22, 2012". National Weather Service North Little Rock, Arkansas. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
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