Conway County, Arkansas
Conway County is located in central Arkansas along the Arkansas River. The Arkansas River Valley gives the county a diverse landscape of flat bottomlands and rolling hills.
Morrilton, the county seat, is near Petit Jean State Park, which offers scenic views, hiking opportunities, and the impressive 95-foot Cedar Falls. Winrock International, founded by former Arkansas Governor Winthrop Rockefeller, also has its headquarters on Petit Jean Mountain.
Toad Suck Park is located near Conway along the banks of the Arkansas River and hosts the annual Toad Suck Daze festival, a popular community celebration known for its unique name and lively atmosphere.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Conway County |
| County Seat | Morrilton |
| Population | Approximately 21,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Morrilton, Menifee, Oppelo, Plumerville, Hattieville, Center Ridge, Cleveland, Jerusalem, Solgohachia |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 40, U.S. Route 64, State Route 9, State Route 92, State Route 113 |
| FIPS Code | 05-029 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 567 square miles (Land: 556 sq mi, Water: 11 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Pope County (North), Van Buren County (Northeast), Faulkner County (East), Perry County (South), Yell County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| State | Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35.1500° N, 92.7013° W |
| Etymology | Named after Henry Wharton Conway, a territorial delegate to the United States Congress |
| Major Landmarks | Petit Jean State Park, Museum of Automobiles, Arkansas River, Conway County Courthouse, Winthrop Rockefeller Institute |
