Greene County Map, Arkansas
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Greene County, Arkansas
Greene County is in northeast Arkansas, part of the state’s agricultural heartland. Paragould is the county seat here. It got its name from railroad magnates J.W. Paramore and Jay Gould.
Greene County offers some hilly terrain in the otherwise flat Delta. It has Crowley’s Ridge, which is an unusual geological formation that runs through the county. Lake Frierson State Park is a local favorite for fishing and picnicking.
The county is known for its agriculture, particularly rice and soybeans. Despite being primarily rural, Greene County has seen steady growth, with Paragould developing a downtown area.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Greene County |
| County Seat | Paragould |
| Population | Approximately 48,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Paragould, Marmaduke, Oak Grove Heights, Lafe, Delaplaine |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 49, U.S. Route 412, State Route 34, State Route 135, State Route 69, State Route 141 |
| FIPS Code | 05-055 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 580 square miles (Land: 578 sq mi, Water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Clay County (North), Dunklin County, Missouri (East), Craighead County (South), Lawrence County (Southwest), Randolph County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| State | Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 36.0704° N, 90.5436° W |
| Etymology | Named after Nathanael Greene, a major general in the American Revolutionary War |
| Major Landmarks | Crowley’s Ridge State Park, Greene County Courthouse, Paragould Downtown Historic District, Reynolds Park, Lake Frierson State Park |
| Website | Greene County Website |
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