Prairie County, Administrative county in central Arkansas, United States
Prairie County lies between the White and Arkansas rivers in central Arkansas and covers flat delta farmland with gentle elevations in the northwest. The terrain is mostly level, typical of river valley regions, with scattered rural communities and open fields.
The county was established in 1846 and named after the Grand Prairie region of the area. Two government centers, Des Arc and DeValls Bluff, were created to serve as county seats from the beginning.
Agriculture shapes daily life here, with vast fields of cotton, rice, and soybeans dominating the landscape and catfish ponds scattered throughout the region. Visitors can observe this farming way of life reflected in the small towns and rural character of the area.
The Wattensaw Wildlife Management Area near the White River offers opportunities for fishing and hunting when conditions allow. Visitors should prepare for rural roads and small towns when exploring this agricultural region.
Both county seats maintain active courthouses: a 1913 Georgian building in Des Arc and a 1939 structure in DeValls Bluff that are still in use today. This dual courthouse arrangement is unusual and reflects the county's historical governance.
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