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Arkansas County

Arkansas County, located in southeastern Arkansas, has two county seats—DeWitt and Stuttgart. It is one of the state’s original counties and lies in the Delta. Arkansas County is an agricultural county; rice and soybeans are the main crops.

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"Arkansas County" map showing borders roads cities waterways wildlife areas
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Two story wooden houseboat moored at riverbank

Floating CCC Camp at Jacks Bay

People and Organizations, Projects

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Battle of Arkansas Post

Civil War

 Steam powered ironclad boats attacking a fort

Arkansas Post

Arkansas, Desha

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Helen Spence

Criminal Activities

 "Welcome to Gillett" sign with lake and ducks painted on it

Gillett Coon Supper

Arkansas Leaders, Festivals and Events

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St. Charles

Arkansas

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Stuttgart

Arkansas

Wayne Eugene DuMond

Criminal Activities

 Multistory brick and steel industrial building complex with "Riceland" logo visible on center building

Riceland Foods

Businesses, Plant Culture

 White soldiers in blue and gray uniforms fighting with cannon

Engagement at St. Charles

Civil War
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Arkansas Post Marker
Aerial view factory with "Riceland" sign adjoining buildings parking lots railroad and fields

Riceland Foods Facility
White man at base of tree covered mound site in field

Test Excavations
"Battle of Arkansas Post" historical marker sign

Battle of Arkansas Post Marker
rice field with inset of closer look at rice plant

Rice, Official State Grain

Steam powered ironclad boats attacking a fort

Battle of Arkansas Post
Engraved shield on stone monument with pedestal

St. Charles Battle Monument
"Camp Mitchell" historical marker sign

GPHS Plaque
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