Grant County, Arkansas
Grant County is located in central Arkansas, just south of Little Rock. Sheridan serves as the county seat and is a small-town community. The county is heavily forested, with timber playing a major role in the local economy.
For outdoor recreation, residents and visitors can enjoy fishing and boating along the Saline River. Jenkins’ Ferry Battleground State Park is another notable attraction, commemorating an important Civil War battle.
Although Grant County is close to the state capital, it maintains a strong rural character. The county offers a mix of history, outdoor recreation, and small-town life in central Arkansas.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Grant County |
| County Seat | Sheridan |
| Population | Approximately 19,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Sheridan, Prattsville, Poyen, Tull |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 167, U.S. Route 270, State Route 35, State Route 46, State Route 190 |
| FIPS Code | 05-053 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 633 square miles (Land: 632 sq mi, Water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Saline County (North), Pulaski County (Northeast), Jefferson County (East), Cleveland County (Southeast), Dallas County (South), Hot Spring County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| State | Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 34.3056° N, 92.4209° W |
| Etymology | Named after Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Jenkins Ferry Battleground State Park, Grant County Museum, DeGray Lake (nearby), Saline River |
