Gillett, Arkansas

Gillett (/ɪlˌlɛt/ jill-LET) is a city in Arkansas County, Arkansas, United States. Its population was 691 at the 2010 census. Gillett is the home of the annual Gillett Coon Supper. The Arkansas Post National Memorial is located southeast of the town.

Gillett, Arkansas
Location of Gillett in Arkansas County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 34°7′9″N 91°22′49″W
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyArkansas
Area
  Total1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2)
  Land1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
184 ft (56 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total564
  Density566.27/sq mi (218.54/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72055
Area code870
FIPS code05-26980
GNIS feature ID0077017
Websiteencyclopediaofarkansas.net/..

The largest alligator ever killed in Arkansas was harpooned near Gillett on September 19, 2010. The 13-ft, 1-in reptile weighed 680 lb.

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