Lonoke County, Administrative county in Central Arkansas, United States.
Description
Lonoke County is an administrative division in Central Arkansas with terrain that shifts from rolling hills in the north to agricultural plains in the middle and wetland areas in the south. The landscape reflects the natural geography that defines this region.
History
The county was established in 1873 and named after a railroad surveyor's reference mark—a single oak tree he noted during construction work. This naming reflects the early railroad era's influence on settlement in the region.
Culture
Agriculture shapes the local way of life, with rice and soybean fields covering much of the landscape. Farming remains central to how residents connect with the land and their community.
Practical
County offices are located in the city of Lonoke, making administrative services accessible from a central location. The area also serves as a base for exploring natural parks and historical sites nearby.
Did you know?
The county contains notable sites like the Joe Hogan Fish Hatchery, which supports local aquaculture, and Toltec Mounds, an archaeological park with ancient earthen mounds. These places highlight both natural and cultural heritage in the area.
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Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park
23 km
Dortch Plantation
18.1 km
Plantation Agriculture Museum
22.6 km
Coy Site
25.6 km
Lonoke County Courthouse
2.7 km
Ashley-Alexander House
21.7 km
First Presbyterian Church
2.6 km
Eagle House
2.8 km
Trimble-McCrary House
2.8 km
Lonoke Confederate Monument
2.7 km
Alls Souls Church
22.4 km
Shull House
2.7 km
Sears House
24.4 km
Trimble House
2.6 km
First Christian Church
2.8 km
Walls House
2.9 km
William Thomas Abington House
33 km
McKenzie House
22.6 km
W.P. Fletcher House
3.2 km
Laws-Jarvis House
32.8 km
Thomas Sloan Boyd House
2.8 km
Fred and Lucy Alexander Schaer House
22.6 km
Lonoke Downtown Historic District
2.7 km
Col. Ralph Andrews House
32.3 km
Dr. E.F. Utley House
29.3 km
Woodlawn School Building
16.1 km
Shue House
32.4 km
Keo Commercial Historic District
23.4 km
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