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Lafayette | Lawrence | Lee | Lincoln | Little River | Logan | Lonoke |
Madison | Marion | Miller | Mississippi | Monroe | Montgomery
Lafayette
Located in the southwestern corner of the state, Lafayette County was created in 1827 from Hempstead County and named for the Marquis de Lafayette, a French soldier of the American Revolution. The county contains prime agricultural lands for raising stock and other crops. Lewisville became the county seat in 1842. Lewisville, Bradley, Walnut Hill and Stamps are several communities in the county.
Lawrence
One of the first counties created in Arkansas was Lawrence County. Established in 1815, this county has given birth to many others and included lands in the northern part of Arkansas and southern part of Missouri. It was named for Capt. James Lawrence, a commander of the vessel Chesapeake in the War of 1812. In the early 1800s, the first settlers of the area settled along the Black and Spring rivers. The first county seat was at Davidsonville, moved to Smithville in 1832, Clover Bend in 1868, and finally Powhatan in 1869 when the railroad arrived. Walnut Ridge is also considered a second county seat as well. Hoxie, Lynn, Walnut Ridge, Powhatan, Imboden, Black Rock, Clover Bend and Strawberry are communities within the county.
Lee
Located in eastern Arkansas, Lee County is bordered by the Mississippi River. It was created in 1873 from land in Phillips and St. Francis counties and is named for Gen. Robert E. Lee. Marianna is the county seat. Other communities include Moro, La Grange, Rondo and Allen.
Lincoln
Created in 1871, Lincoln County is located in southeastern Arkansas and named for Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States Its first seat of government was at Cane Creek Church until 1871 when it was moved to Star City. Douglas, Grady, Gould, Star City and Varner are towns within the county.
Little River
In the extreme southwest corner of the state is Little River County. Created in 1867 from lands in Hempstead and Sevier counties, Little River was named after the body of water with the same designation. The county seat was originally at Foreman before being moved to Rocky Comfort in 1868. In 1880, it was moved to Richmond and then Ashdown when the railroads arrived. Communities of note include Ashdown, Foreman, White Cliffs, Pine Prairie and Ogden.
Logan
Located in west central Arkansas, Logan County is one of the few counties in Arkansas that has two county seats. It was created in 1871 and originally named Sarber County. In 1875, the county leaders changed the name to Logan after James Logan, an early settler of the area. Logan County contains Arkansas's tallest mountain, Magazine. This mountain range divides the county and necessitates two county seats; one at Booneville (in the south)and the other at Paris (in the north). Stock raising and lumber are important to the area. Paris, Booneville, Scranton, Magazine, Blue Mountain, Prairie View and Ratcliffe and its major communities.
Lonoke
Located in central Arkansas, Lonoke County was created in 1873 from Pulaski and Prairie counties. Its name was derived from the "lone oak" tree that stood at the site of the town of Lonoke, the county seat of government. Within its boundaries are numerous creeks, bayous and fertile land for agriculture. Lonoke, Cabot, Humnoke, England, Carlisle and Keo are thriving communities in Lonoke County.
Madison
In northwest Arkansas, Madison County was created in 1836 from Washington County and named after President James Madison. The county seat is at Huntsville. Covered in small streams, most of the county is used for agricultural purposes. Huntsville, Combs, Kingston, Pettigrew, St. Paul and Redstar are major communities.
Marion
In north Arkansas, Marion County was created in 1835 from land in Izard County. First called Searcy County, the name was changed to Marion in honor of General Francis Marion, a general in the American Revolution. A temporary county seat was held at the house of Thomas Adams until Yellville was designated as the permanent seat of government. Yellville was named in honor of Gov. Archibald Yell, who later went on to serve in the Mexican War and was killed at the Battle of Buena Vista. Dodd City, Yellville and Flippin are principal communities in the county.
Miller
Miller County in southwest Arkansas was created from land in Hempstead County in 1820. Because Miller County was on the Arkansas/Texas border, it was claimed by both state governments from the 1820s until the 1870s. This caused great confusion until 1874 when Miller County was re-established and took its present-day boundaries. The county seat is at Texarkana. Other communities include Fouke, Bright Star, Genoa, Garland, Doddridge and Ravana.
Mississippi
In the northeast corner of the state lies Mississippi County. Created in 1833 from land in Crittenden County, Mississippi County is named after the Mississippi River, which borders the land. Like Logan County, Mississippi County has two seats of government - one at Osceola and the other at Blytheville. Luxora, Manila, Osceola, Blytheville, Armorel and Wilson are thriving communities within its county boundary.
Monroe
In 1829, Gov. John Pope created Monroe County from land in Arkansas and Phillips counties in eastern Arkansas. It was named for James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States. The first seat of government was at Lawrenceville until 1856 when it moved to Clarendon on the White River. Clarendon, Brinkley, Holly Grove, Palmer and Roe are communities of note in Monroe County.
Montgomery
In 1842, Montgomery County was created from Hot Spring County in southeast Arkansas. It was named for Richard Montgomery, a general in the American Revolution who was killed in Quebec in 1775. The county seat was originally located at a community called Montgomery before being moved to Salem in 1850. That same year, it moved to Mount Ida and has remained there since. Montgomery County has several large communities including Mount Ida, Ogden, Womble, Black Springs and Caddo Gap.
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