Lafayette County, County in southwestern Arkansas, United States
Lafayette County spans 545 square miles of rolling hills and forest land, with the Red River marking its western boundary and Lake Erling in its center.
The county formed in October 1827 from Hempstead County after the Quapaw people ceded their land to the United States through the 1818 treaty.
The county received its name from Marquis de Lafayette, recognizing the French military officer's contributions during the American Revolutionary War.
Three water bodies within the county borders - Lake Erling, Lake June, and Spirit Lake - provide opportunities for fishing and water activities.
The Lafayette County courthouse square contains the only cemetery placement among Arkansas courthouses, with tombstones dating back to March 1860.
Location: Arkansas
Inception: October 15, 1827
Capital city: Lewisville
Shares border with: Columbia County, Bossier Parish, Hempstead County, Nevada County, Webster Parish, Miller County
Website: http://lafayettecounty.arkansas.gov
GPS coordinates: 33.26417,-93.59278
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:15
Battle Mound Site
8.4 km
Conway Cemetery State Park
19.9 km
Lafayette County Training School
13.9 km
Frog Level
22.6 km
Greek Amphitheatre
33.5 km
Kate Turner House
32.1 km
Red River Bridge
14.7 km
Kiblah School
34.7 km
Columbia County Courthouse
32.8 km
Magnolia Colored School Historic District
32.5 km
Dolph Camp, Bussey and Peace Halls Historic District
33.5 km
Magnolia Commercial Historic District
32.8 km
First Methodist Church
10.6 km
Dr. H.A. Longino House
32.5 km
Peoples Bank and Loan Building
10.4 km
Wynn-Price House
16.4 km
Lafayette County Courthouse
10.5 km
President's House
33.7 km
Cross and Nelson Hall Historic District
33.3 km
First Presbyterian Church
14.2 km
Averitt House
35.8 km
Couch-Marshall House
32.4 km
Overstreet Hall
33.3 km
Waldo Water Tower
29.6 km
P.D. Burton House
10.5 km
King-Whatley Building
10.4 km
Cameo Theatre
32.9 km
Spring Theatre
31.4 kmReviews
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