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Prairie County

Prairie County, located in central Arkansas, has two county seats, Des Arc and DeValls Bluff. An important agricultural center, Prairie County has a rich history as the state’s throughway for mail routes, steamboats, and trains.

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"Prairie County" map with borders roads cities waterways
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Two-story brick store building with awning and single-story storefront on street with water tower in the background

Hazen

Prairie

 Large group of white children and adults in front of old school building

Biscoe

Prairie

 White flowers along walking path with pavilion and sign next to river with steel truss bridge over it in the distance

Des Arc

Prairie

 Mansion house with covered porch and single-story wings on estate with paved driveway and trees

Wingmead

Attractions (Historic and Current), Museums and Historic Sites

 steamboat pushing barge on river

DeValls Bluff

Prairie

 Tall grass in overgrown field under blue skies

Grand Prairie

Physical Geography

 White man with long hair and beard in long coat

Action at Ashley's Station

Civil War

 The "Preamble" page from the "Constitution of the Grand Agricultural Wheel of the State of Arkansas."

Agricultural Wheel

Agricultural Issues and Controversies, Labor

 Single-story buildings and flag pole on "Stuttgart Army Air Field" brochure cover

Stuttgart Army Air Field

Air, Locations

 white water tower at the fork in the road printed with "Grand Prairie Regional Water"

Slovak

Prairie
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Multistory red brick building with clock tower and white columns with construction equipment in front

Prairie County Courthouse, Northern District

 River flowing between tree-covered banks with grassy park area in foreground

Des Arc Park

 steamboat pushing barge on river

DeValls Bluff Steamboat

 Mansion house with covered porch and single-story wings on estate with paved driveway and trees

Wingmead

"Official Ballot Democratic Primary Election" document with directions and list of candidates

1948 Primary Ballot

 Aerial view of flooded areas along river

White River Flooded

 Gravestones and trees at a cemetery

Cemetery Grounds

 Multistory red brick building with white cupola with a cross on top and four columns in the front

Des Arc Library
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