Van Buren County

Van Buren County is an administrative region in central Arkansas with Clinton as its main city and several smaller communities scattered throughout. The land includes farmland, forest, and rural communities connected by highways running north to south.

The county was established in 1833 and named after Martin Van Buren, who was Vice President at that time. Since its founding, the region has developed as a rural community centered on farming and local commerce.

The county reflects rural Arkansas life through small farming communities tied together by agriculture and family traditions. Daily life centers on the land and local connections that shape how residents relate to their surroundings.

The county is accessible via US Highway 65 and several state routes that make it easy to drive between communities. Visitors should expect a rural setting where distances between towns are greater and services are spread out rather than centralized.

Until November 2020, the county remained a dry area where alcohol sales were prohibited before residents voted to change the law. This long period reflects how local rules shaped community life over many decades.

Location: Arkansas

Inception: November 11, 1833

Capital city: Clinton

Shares border with: Searcy County, Conway County, Stone County, Cleburne County, Faulkner County, Pope County

Website: http://vanburencounty.com

GPS coordinates: 35.60028,-92.49111

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:22