Metalton is an

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in southern

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, United States. The community is located on

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between Cabanal to the north and

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to the south. The communities of

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and

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lie to the southeast along

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. The community lies near the intersection of Piney Creek with its tributary Cedar Creek. The community sits at an elevation of . The Metalton post office was established in 1898 and served until 1967.History of Metalton
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Unincorporated communities in Carroll County, Arkansas Unincorporated communities in Arkansas {{CarrollCountyAR-geo-stub