Arkansas County, Arkansas
A.M. Bohnert Rice Plantation Pump #2 Engine
Arkansas 11, Old, Kauffman Road Segment
Arkansas County Courthouse-Northern District
Arkansas County Courthouse-Southern District
Arkansas Post National Memorial
Black, L.A., Rice Milling Association Inc. Office
Crocketts Bluff Hunting Lodge
DeWitt Commercial Historic District
DeWitt Post Office
First United Methodist Church
Gillett Jail, Old
Halliburton House
Immanuel High School-AR0280
Maxwell Street Bridge
North Jackson Street Bridge
North Washington Street Bridge
Riceland Hotel
St. Charles Battle Monument
St. Charles Battle Site
Standard Ice Company Building
Stuttgart Commercial Historic District
Tichnor Rice Dryer and Storage Building
US Post Office-Stuttgart
38,000 Reasons to Fight
On they come like an irresistible thunder bolt
Our ironclads and gunboats knocked the fort to pieces
A.M. Bohnert Rice Plantation Pump No. 2 Engine
American Townsite
Battle of Arkansas Post
Bayou Meto Cemetery
Bayou Meto Schoolhouse
Bayou Meto United Methodist Church
Camp Mitchell
Captain Alf Johnson's Spy Company
Crocketts Bluff
Edge of Empires
Engagement at St. Charles
First Post of Arkansas
Four guns...opened on us and a thousand rifles from the pits
J. Deane & Sons Hardware Store
Old Town of Napoleon
Republican France
Rev. Adam Buerkle
St. Charles Battle Monument
Stone from Ruins of Old Bank
Stuttgart Centennial
Stuttgart's First Public School
The American Era
The Arkansas Posts
The Britsch Grocery
The Colbert Raid
The European Settlement
The French Period
The Post of Arkansas
The Post under Spain
Where is Fort Hindman?
The county was officially formed in 1813 during the Arkansas Territory period. At that time, it covered a vast area that included present-day Arkansas, Monroe, and Phillips Counties. The county seat was established in Arkansas Post, an important trading center and the first capital of the Arkansas Territory. Arkansas Post played a significant role during the Civil War as a strategic supply depot for the Confederacy but was eventually captured by Union forces in 1863.
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Arkansas County thrived mostly due to the agricultural industry. Cotton plantations became a dominant force in the local economy, relying heavily on the labor of enslaved African Americans. However, following the Civil War and the abolition of slavery, the economy of Arkansas County faced challenges as it adapted to new labor systems and the industrialization of agriculture.
In the modern era, Arkansas County continues to be primarily agricultural, with a major emphasis on rice farming. The county is also known for its rich wildlife, as it is home to several wildlife refuges and recreational areas that attract outdoor enthusiasts. Today, Arkansas County preserves its historical heritage through various museums, historic sites, and festivals, showcasing the significant contributions of its residents throughout history.
Brief timeline of the history of Arkansas County, Arkansas:
- 1813 - Arkansas County is established as the first county in the Arkansas Territory.
- 1815 - The county seat is permanently established in Arkansas Post.
- 1821 - Arkansas County becomes part of the new state of Arkansas.
- 1863 - Arkansas Post falls to Union forces during the American Civil War.
- 1873 - The county seat is moved from Arkansas Post to De Witt.
- 1912 - The area of Arkansas County is greatly reduced with the creation of new counties.
- 1953 - The Arkansas River Flood damages many areas in the county.
- 1974 - The last remaining residents from the original Arkansas Post community move to Gillett.
- 1990 - The construction of the Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge begins in the county.
- 2020 - Arkansas County celebrates its bicentennial anniversary.
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Arkansas County, Arkansas.