St. Francis County, County administrative division in eastern Arkansas, United States
St. Francis County spans 643 square miles of land divided by Crowley's Ridge, with rich farmlands in the east and west sections, and rolling hills in the center.
The Arkansas Territory legislature established St. Francis County in October 1827, taking a portion of Phillips County and naming it after the St. Francis River.
The county's demographics reflect a diverse population, with African American residents comprising 54 percent and European American residents making up 40 percent of inhabitants.
Village Creek State Park provides 7,000 acres of recreational facilities including fishing lakes, rental boats, hiking trails, campsites, tennis courts, and swimming areas.
The county courthouse, constructed in 1972, stands on a hill that served as a Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest camp during railroad construction.
Location: Arkansas
Inception: October 13, 1827
Capital city: Forrest City
Shares border with: Cross County, Lee County, Monroe County, Woodruff County, Crittenden County
Website: http://stfranciscountyar.org
GPS coordinates: 35.02667,-90.70417
Latest update: March 15, 2025 13:36
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Village Creek State Park
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Earle High School
34.5 km
Gen. Robert E. Lee Monument
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Campbell House
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East Hamilton Avenue Historic District
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Berry Cemetery
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St. Francis River Bridge
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First United Methodist Church
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Hughes Water Tower
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Lee County Courthouse
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Lo Beele House
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New Hope School
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McClintock House
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Marianna City Hall
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William Black Family House
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Cotton Plant Water Tower
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Elks Club
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Dr. F.W. Buercklin House
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J. M. McClintock House
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Richardson-Turner House
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Dr. John William Morris Clinic
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Marianna Waterworks
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John A. Plummer House
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Wynne Wholesale Commercial Historic District
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McCrory Waterworks
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