Hempstead County, Arkansas
Hempstead County is located in southwest Arkansas, with Hope serving as the county seat. The city is well known as the birthplace of President Bill Clinton.
The county is famous for its watermelons and rich history. The annual Hope Watermelon Festival celebrates the area's famous crop, while Historic Washington State Park preserves a 19th-century town and showcases Arkansas history.
Hempstead County has a diverse landscape, ranging from rolling hills to bottomlands along the Red River. Interstate 30 and U.S. Route 278 provide convenient routes through the county.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Hempstead County |
| County Seat | Hope |
| Population | Approximately 20,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Hope, Blevins, Fulton, McNab, Oakhaven, Perrytown, Washington |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 30, U.S. Route 67, U.S. Route 278, State Route 4, State Route 32, State Route 174 |
| FIPS Code | 05-057 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 741 square miles (Land: 728 sq mi, Water: 13 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Pike County (North), Nevada County (East), Lafayette County (South), Miller County (Southwest), Little River County (West), Howard County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| State | Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 33.6676° N, 93.5853° W |
| Etymology | Named after Edward Hempstead, the first delegate to the U.S. Congress from the Missouri Territory |
| Major Landmarks | Historic Washington State Park, President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site, Crater of Diamonds State Park (nearby), Hope Watermelon Festival |
