Poinsett County Map, Arkansas
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Poinsett County, Arkansas
Poinsett County lies in northeast Arkansas, straddling Crowley’s Ridge and the flat Delta lands. The county is named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, who introduced the poinsettia plant to the U.S.
Harrisburg is the county seat. It hosts the annual Poinsett County Rice Festival, celebrating the area’s major crop. Lake Poinsett State Park offers fishing, camping, and birdwatching opportunities.
Marked Tree is another town in the county. It’s known for its unique name and the St. Francis River Siphons, an engineering marvel that moves water between watersheds.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Poinsett County |
| County Seat | Harrisburg |
| Population | Approximately 23,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Harrisburg, Trumann, Lepanto, Marked Tree, Tyronza |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 63, U.S. Route 64, Arkansas Highway 1, Arkansas Highway 14 |
| FIPS Code | 05-111 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 757 square miles (Land: 745 sq mi, Water: 12 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Craighead County (North), Mississippi County (East), Crittenden County (Southeast), Cross County (South), Jackson County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| State | Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35.5997° N, 90.5201° W |
| Etymology | Named after Joel Poinsett, a United States Secretary of War |
| Major Landmarks | Lake Poinsett State Park, Poinsett County Courthouse |
| Website | Poinsett County Website |
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