Lee County, Administrative county in eastern Arkansas, United States.
Lee County is an administrative division in eastern Arkansas covering approximately 1,031 square miles with farmland and scattered settlements throughout. Marianna serves as the county seat and main hub for residents and government services.
The county was established in 1873 during the post-Civil War period when the state reorganized its administrative divisions. Its naming reflected the political choices of that era.
Communities here maintain their farming heritage through county fairs and local gatherings where neighbors connect and celebrate their ties to the land. These events shape daily social life and reflect how central agriculture remains to people's identity.
Most services and government offices are centered in Marianna, making it the logical starting point for visitors. Speaking with locals at community centers or the county office helps travelers understand the area better.
The region sits within the Mississippi Delta, where farming has shaped the economy and way of life for generations. This geographic location makes it a significant agricultural center in the American South.
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Louisiana Purchase Historic State Park
29.4 km
Gen. Robert E. Lee Monument
1.6 km
Civil War batteries of Helena, Arkansas
31.3 km
Faust House
28.9 km
Campbell House
26.5 km
St. Francis River Bridge
29.5 km
Palmer House
31.4 km
First United Methodist Church
26 km
First Baptist Church
27.4 km
Lee County Courthouse
1.6 km
White House
31.5 km
E.S. Ready House
31.8 km
McClintock House
1.8 km
Marianna City Hall
1.5 km
Elks Club
1.4 km
Mayo House
27.3 km
Maj. James Alexander Tappan House
31.8 km
Denison House
28.4 km
Phillips County Penal Farm Historic District
25.1 km
J. M. McClintock House
1.3 km
Myers House
29.2 km
Richardson-Turner House
21.2 km
Nelson House
29.3 km
Marianna Waterworks
844 m
John A. Plummer House
1.3 km
Gemmill-Faust House
29.3 km
Battery A Site, Battle of Helena
31.3 km
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