January 4, 2012

Clay County is one of a small number of Arkansas counties that are home to two county seats and two courthouses. The course of the Black River made it difficult for many citizens to conduct business at the county seat, thus the establishment of dual seats at Piggott and Corning. Both courthouses are very similar in appearance, with the one in Piggott located in the downtown square and the one in Corning shown here, in a residential area.