Pike County Map, Arkansas
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Pike County, Arkansas
Pike County is in southwestern Arkansas with Murfreesboro as the county seat. U.S. Highway 70 passes through Murfreesboro, connecting it to larger towns like Hot Springs.
It’s where you’ll find one of the state’s most unique attractions: the Crater of Diamonds State Park. It draws visitors from all over who come to dig for gemstones and diamonds at the park. It’s the only diamond-producing site in the world that’s open to the public.
The Little Missouri River winds through the county. Timber and agriculture are important industries here, with vast forests and fields covering much of the county.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Pike County |
| County Seat | Murfreesboro |
| Population | Approximately 11,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Murfreesboro, Delight, Kirby, Glenwood, Pike City |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 70, U.S. Route 67, Arkansas Highway 26 |
| FIPS Code | 05-109 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 716 square miles (Land: 686 sq mi, Water: 30 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Montgomery County (North), Clark County (East), Nevada County (Southeast), Hempstead County (South), Howard County (West), Polk County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| State | Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 34.2440° N, 93.7464° W |
| Etymology | Named after Zebulon Pike, the explorer and discoverer of Pikes Peak |
| Major Landmarks | Crater of Diamonds State Park, Daisy State Park, Lake Greeson |
| Website | Pike County Website |
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