Jackson County Map, Arkansas
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Jackson County, Arkansas
Jackson County lies in northeast Arkansas, where the Ozark foothills meet the Delta. The county is primarily agricultural, with rice being a major crop.
Newport, the county seat, sits on the White River and was once a major steamboat port. Today, it’s known for its annual Depot Days Festival, celebrating the area’s rich musical heritage.
Jacksonport State Park preserves a 19th-century port town and offers camping with river access. The county is named after Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Jackson County |
| County Seat | Newport |
| Population | Approximately 16,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Newport, Tuckerman, Swifton, Amagon, Grubbs, Campbell Station, Diaz, Beedeville, Tupelo, Jacksonport |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 67, U.S. Route 167, State Route 14, State Route 17, State Route 18, State Route 37, State Route 69, State Route 224 |
| FIPS Code | 05-067 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 642 square miles (Land: 634 sq mi, Water: 8 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Lawrence County (North), Craighead County (Northeast), Poinsett County (East), Cross County (Southeast), Woodruff County (South), White County (Southwest), Independence County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| State | Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35.6302° N, 91.2146° W |
| Etymology | Named after Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Jacksonport State Park, White River, Newport Lake, Jackson County Courthouse, George Kell Park |
| Website | Jackson County Website |
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