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Arkansas Counties

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Arkansas Counties

There are 75 Counties in the State of Arkansas which vary from the rich Delta farmlands of the Mississippi River valley to the rolling hills and gently sloped mountains of the Ozarks and Ouachitas

Crittenden County, Arkansas

Crittenden County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education

County Seat: Marion
Year Organized: 1825
Square Miles: 610

Court House:

100 Court Street
County Courthouse
Marion, AR 72364-1814

Etymology - Origin of County Name

Crittenden is named for Robert Crittenden, the first secretary and an acting governor of the Arkansas Territory. Robert Crittenden (1 January 1797 - 18 December 1834) was Governor of Arkansas Territory and co-founder of Rose Law Firm. Robert Crittenden was born near Versailles, Kentucky.

Crittenden served as Secretary of Arkansas Territory from 1819 to 1829. He served as Governor of Arkansas while James Miller was delayed for an extended period en route to Arkansas. Crittenden called the first legislature into session and took responsibility for organizing the new territory. Crittenden was never officially appointed Governor of the territory but amassed considerable political power. Crittenden was a primary leader in preparing the territory for statehood.

Demographics:

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County History

Created in October 22, 1825, and was the 12th county to be created in Arkansas Territory and was named for Robert Crittenden. The county is a rich, delta farmland with the Mississippi River forming the eastern boundary. Marion is the county seat. The Mississippi River, two interstates, and three major railroads provide transportation options with Memphis just across the river. Years ago, when the Mississippi River changed its course, a natural lake was formed and it is now called Horseshoe Lake that features boating and water skiing. Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge has 1,800 acres of freshwater impoundment that takes in a cypress-willow swamp teeming with wildlife. The largest manmade attraction in the county is the Southland Greyhound dog-racing park.

Neighboring Counties:

Northeast: Mississippi County; Tipton County, Tenn.
East: Shelby County, Tenn.
Southeast: DeSoto County, Miss.
South: Tunica County, Miss.
Southwest: Lee County; St. Francis County
West: Cross County
Northwest: Poinsett County

Cities and Towns:

- Anthonyville	town	Incorporated Area
- Clarkedale	city	Incorporated Area
- Crawfordsville	town	Incorporated Area
- Earle	city	Incorporated Area
- Edmondson	town	Incorporated Area
- Gilmore	town	Incorporated Area
- Jennette	town	Incorporated Area
- Jericho	town	Incorporated Area
- Marion (County Seat)	city	Incorporated Area
- Sunset	city	Incorporated Area
- Turrell	city	Incorporated Area
- West Memphis	city	Incorporated Area

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