Aplin, AR

Aplin is a quiet rural community along Arkansas Highway 60 in Perry County, sitting about ten miles west of Perryville. Home to just under 300 residents, it offers open countryside and a slower pace of life in the scenic Fourche La Fave River valley. Rock Creek flows through the area, adding to the wooded landscape that draws people who want space, privacy, and natural surroundings within commuting distance of central Arkansas.

Originally founded as a 19th-century farming and timber hub, Aplin today is primarily residential with deep historic roots. You can still spot landmarks from its early days along the highway, including the 1917 Camp House, a Craftsman-style home on the National Register of Historic Places. While residents head into Perryville for groceries, schools, and everyday errands, Aplin itself provides a peaceful retreat surrounded by river-valley scenery, gravel backroads, and plenty of room to spread out.