Cleveland County

Cleveland County is an administrative division in south-central Arkansas comprising agricultural lands, timber forests, and several small communities organized around the county seat of Rison. The landscape features farming operations and woodland areas typical of rural Arkansas.

The county was established in December 1873 and named after Grover Cleveland, who would later serve two terms as US President. Its creation came during a period when Arkansas was expanding its administrative divisions.

Local communities celebrate farming heritage through seasonal gatherings and events that reflect how agriculture and timber work shape daily life in the area.

Visitors can access main county services in the town of Rison, where government offices handle registrations and public records. The rural setting means planning time to travel between communities in the area.

The region supplies lumber mills across Arkansas with timber from local forest operations that make up a significant portion of the state's wood product industry. This sector shapes the local economy and employment.

Location: Arkansas

Inception: April 17, 1873

Capital city: Rison

Shares border with: Grant County, Bradley County, Jefferson County, Lincoln County, Drew County, Calhoun County, Dallas County

Website: http://clevelandcounty.arkansas.gov

GPS coordinates: 33.89722,-92.17000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06