Wrightsville, Arkansas

Wrightsville, Arkansas
City of Wrightsville
Motto(s): 
People, Progress, Prosperity
Location in Pulaski County and Arkansas
Wrightsville
Location in Arkansas
Wrightsville
Wrightsville (the United States)
Wrightsville
Wrightsville (North America)
Coordinates: 34°36′42″N 92°13′02″W / 34.61167°N 92.21722°W / 34.61167; -92.21722
CountryUnited States
State Arkansas
CountyPulaski
TownshipBig Rock
FoundedJuly 14, 1873 (1873-07-14)
IncorporatedJune 2, 1982 (1982-06-02)
Government
  TypeMayor–Council
  MayorTerry Mizer (I)
  CouncilWrightsville City Council
Area
  Total
2.14 sq mi (5.53 km2)
  Land2.12 sq mi (5.48 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
236 ft (72 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
1,542
  Density728.73/sq mi (281.34/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72183
Area code501
FIPS code05-76970
GNIS feature ID2405794
Highways Highway 365
Major airportClinton Airport (LIT)
Websitecityofwrightsville-ar.org

Wrightsville is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. Its population was 1,542 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Little RockNorth Little RockConway Metropolitan Statistical Area. Located on Highway 365, Wrightsville existed as an unincorporated community for more than a century before it was incorporated late in the 20th century. Since 1981, it has been home to a major Arkansas Department of Corrections facility, which is the principal employer.