Monroe County Map, Arkansas
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Monroe County, Arkansas
Monroe County lies in eastern Arkansas, deep in the Mississippi Delta. Clarendon, the county seat, sits on the White River and is known for its connection to the outdoors.
The Cache River National Wildlife Refuge is partly in Monroe County. It’s known for its ancient cypress trees and excellent duck hunting.
Agriculture dominates the landscape. There are vast fields of rice and soybeans. The Louisiana Purchase State Park marks the initial point from which land surveys of the Louisiana Purchase began.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Monroe County |
| County Seat | Clarendon |
| Population | Approximately 6,500 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Clarendon, Brinkley, Holly Grove, Roe, Fargo, Blackton, Monroe |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 40, U.S. Route 49, U.S. Route 70, State Route 17, State Route 39, State Route 302 |
| FIPS Code | 05-095 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 621 square miles (Land: 607 sq mi, Water: 14 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Woodruff County (North), St. Francis County (Northeast), Lee County (East), Phillips County (Southeast), Arkansas County (Southwest), Prairie County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| State | Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 34.6937° N, 91.2026° W |
| Etymology | Named after James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | White River National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana Purchase State Park, Monroe County Courthouse, Cache River National Wildlife Refuge (part), Clarendon Historic District |
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