Woodruff County

Woodruff County is an administrative region in eastern Arkansas with Augusta serving as its county seat. The area consists mainly of farmland where crops like rice and soybeans are grown across the landscape.

This county was created in 1862 during the Civil War, a time when the nation was divided and Arkansas faced significant turmoil. Its establishment during this turbulent period shaped how the local administration developed and organized itself.

Agriculture shapes how people live and work in this region, with farming families and their crops defining the local way of life. You'll see the impact of this tradition on the landscape and how communities organize around the growing seasons.

Augusta is the main administrative center where you'll find county offices and services for local matters. Visit during milder months when the weather is pleasant and the farmland is actively being worked.

The area has abundant water resources including rivers and wetlands that go beyond simple irrigation purposes. These water features have shaped how communities and farming operations have developed and adapted over time.

Location: Arkansas

Inception: November 26, 1862

Capital city: Augusta

Shares border with: Jackson County, Cross County, St. Francis County, Monroe County, Prairie County, White County

Website: https://woodruffcounty.arkansas.gov

GPS coordinates: 35.19500,-91.22139

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:40