July 7, 1944

During World War II, a small German prisoner-of-war (POW) camp was established in Lake Village (Chicot County) as a branch of the main camp in Dermott (Chicot County). At its height, the POW camp in Lake Village housed more than 300 enlisted German men, most of whom were considered Nazi sympathizers. Lake Village is located in the extreme southeastern part of the state. While Lake Village is the smallest incorporated town, by square miles, in Chicot County, it has served as the county seat since 1857. The hub of commercial activity for the county, Lake Village prides itself on its rich agricultural background.