Lafayette County Map, Arkansas
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Lafayette County, Arkansas
Lafayette County is in southwestern Arkansas. It’s one of the state’s smaller counties with a population of just over 6,000 people.
The county seat, Lewisville, is a quiet town. Agriculture is the backbone of the economy here, with soybeans, cotton, and livestock being the main products.
The Red River forms part of the county’s western border. People come here to fish and do outdoor activities. U.S. Highway 82 runs through the county, connecting it to nearby Texarkana and beyond.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Lafayette County |
| County Seat | Lewisville |
| Population | Approximately 6,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Lewisville, Stamps, Bradley, Buckner, Canfield, Walker Creek, Mars Hill |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 82, U.S. Route 371, State Route 29, State Route 53, State Route 82B |
| FIPS Code | 05-073 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 545 square miles (Land: 528 sq mi, Water: 17 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Hempstead County (North), Nevada County (Northeast), Columbia County (East), Webster Parish, Louisiana (Southeast), Bossier Parish, Louisiana (South), Caddo Parish, Louisiana (Southwest), Miller County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| State | Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 33.3544° N, 93.5918° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a French general who fought in the American Revolutionary War |
| Major Landmarks | Lafayette County Courthouse, Logoly State Park (nearby), Lake Erling, Lafayette County Veterans Memorial, Lake Columbia |
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