Prairie County Map, Arkansas
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Prairie County, Arkansas
Prairie County stretches across the Grand Prairie region of eastern Arkansas. Des Arc serves for county seat duties. The county is known for its rice production and duck hunting.
The Mike Freeze Wattensaw Wildlife Management Area is fully in Prairie County with wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation. The annual Prairie County Fair in Hazen brings the community together each fall.
Even though it has a small population, Prairie County played a significant role in Arkansas history. The county courthouse in Des Arc is one of the oldest in the state still in use.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Prairie County |
| County Seat | Des Arc |
| Population | Approximately 8,600 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Des Arc, Brinkley, Hazen, DeValls Bluff, Cotton Plant |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 70, U.S. Route 63, Arkansas Highway 1 |
| FIPS Code | 05-117 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,064 square miles (Land: 1,027 sq mi, Water: 37 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Monroe County (East), Lonoke County (South), Arkansas County (West), White County (North) |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| State | Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 34.8564° N, 91.3747° W |
| Etymology | Named for the Grand Prairie region that covers much of the county |
| Major Landmarks | White River, Cache River National Wildlife Refuge |
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