Arkansas County Map, Arkansas
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Arkansas County, Arkansas
Arkansas County is where the state began. Literally, it’s the oldest county in Arkansas. With a population of around 17,000, Arkansas County isn’t a metropolis, but it has plenty of heart.
Located in the southeastern part of the state, Arkansas County is split into two separate regions. First, Stuttgart is in the north. Secondly, DeWitt is in the south.
Duck hunting is big here, especially in Stuttgart. In fact, it’s known as the “Rice and Duck Capital of the World”. Speaking of rice, this county grows a lot of it. The Arkansas Post National Memorial marks the first European settlement in the lower Mississippi Valley.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Arkansas County |
| County Seat | DeWitt (northern district), Stuttgart (southern district) |
| Population | Approximately 17,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Stuttgart, DeWitt, Gillett, Humphrey, Almyra, St. Charles, Casscoe |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 79, U.S. Route 165, State Route 1, State Route 130 |
| FIPS Code | 05-001 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,033 square miles (Land: 989 sq mi, Water: 44 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Lonoke County (Northeast), Prairie County (North), Monroe County (Northeast), Phillips County (East), Desha County (South), Lincoln County (Southwest), Jefferson County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| State | Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 34.2897° N, 91.3724° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Arkansas River, which was derived from the French interpretation of the Quapaw word “akansa,” meaning “land of downriver people” |
| Major Landmarks | Bayou Meto Wildlife Management Area, White River National Wildlife Refuge, Stuttgart Agricultural Museum, Arkansas Post National Memorial |
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