Lincoln County, Arkansas

Lincoln County is located in southeast Arkansas and is part of the state’s timber belt. The county is largely rural, with agriculture and forestry serving as major industries.

Star City is the county seat and has a population of around 2,100 people. Although it is a small and quiet community, it hosts several local events throughout the year.

Cane Creek State Park is located just east of Star City and offers opportunities for fishing, camping, and hiking. The Arkansas Department of Correction also operates several facilities within the county.

County NameLincoln County
County SeatStar City
PopulationApproximately 13,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesStar City, Gould, Grady, Yorktown, Varner, Garrett Bridge
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Route 65, U.S. Route 425, State Route 11, State Route 54, State Route 114, State Route 212
FIPS Code05-079
Total Area (Land and Water)572 square miles (Land: 568 sq mi, Water: 4 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) Jefferson County (North), Arkansas County (Northeast), Desha County (Southeast), Drew County (South), Cleveland County (West)
Time ZoneCentral Standard Time (CST)
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.9462° N, 91.7390° W
EtymologyNamed after Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States
Major LandmarksCane Creek State Park, Cummins Unit (Arkansas Department of Correction), Lincoln County Courthouse, Bayou Bartholomew
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