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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

Woodruff County, Arkansas

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

County Seat: Augusta
Year Organized: 1862
Square Miles: 587

Court House:

500 N 3rd Street
County Courthouse
Augusta, AR 72006-2020

Etymology - Origin of County Name

Woodruff is named for William Woodruff the first newspaper publisher in the state. William Woodruff (September 12, 1916 - September 23, 2008) was a professor of world history, but perhaps most noted for his two autobiographical works: The Road to Nab End and its sequel Beyond Nab End; both became bestsellers in the United Kingdom. The memoirs, covering Woodruff's impoverished upbringing in an English weaving community during the Great Depression, contain significant amounts of social commentary about the conditions in which he lived.

Demographics:

County QuickFacts: Census Bureau Quick Facts

County History

Founded as a trading post in 1848 Augusta was built on the site of an abandoned Indian village, in which Augusta is located on the bank of the White River. The river is accessible by a launch ramp in the downtown area. Augusta celebrated its 150 anniversary in 1998

This 1902 Romanesque Revival structure is listed on the National Historic Register. Historic homes surround the Woodruff County Courthouse, It is unusual for being in a residential neighborhood and features a four-story clock tower and multi-colored ceramic tile floors with a tile mural. Woodruff County was named for William E. Woodruff, founder of the Arkansas Gazette, who became influential in Arkansas government. Woodruff County is currently celebrating its 140 Anniversary. Woodruff County's rich, level land is well suited to rice, cotton, soybean and grain farming and to the mechanization that has changed the shape of eastern Arkansas agriculture. Additionally, some light industry is located in Augusta, McCrory and Cotton Plant. These cities additionally are centers for outdoor recreation in Woodruff County. The scenic White River forms most of the county's western border and is known for year-round swimming and fishing. The Cache River flows through the Rex Hancock Black Swamp Wildlife Management Area in the center of the county and is nationally known for duck hunting. The Cache River Natural Area includes some of the state's finest river swamp and bottomland hardwood forests, including some of its largest, most magnificent bald cypress and tupelo trees and majestic, record-size oak. Bayou DeView, which runs nearly parallel to the Cache, has been described as a "virtual island of bottomland hardwood timber surrounded by farmland." It provides good hunting, especially for waterfowl, and ample fishing opportunities as well. The Henry Gray Hurricane Lake Wildlife Management Area is also known for its excellent hunting opportunities.

Neighboring Counties:

North: Jackson County
Northeast: Cross County
Southeast: St. Francis County
South: Monroe County
Southwest: Prairie County
West: White County

Cities and Towns:

- Augusta (County Seat)	city	Incorporated Area
- Cotton Plant	city	Incorporated Area
- Hunter	town	Incorporated Area
- McCrory	city	Incorporated Area
- Patterson	town	Incorporated Area

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