Poinsett County, Arkansas
Poinsett County is located in northeast Arkansas, stretching across Crowley’s Ridge and the flat lands of the Delta. The county is named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, who introduced the poinsettia plant to the United States.
Harrisburg serves as the county seat and hosts the annual Poinsett County Rice Festival, which celebrates the region’s major crop. Lake Poinsett State Park offers opportunities for fishing, camping, and birdwatching.
Marked Tree is another community in the county and is known for its distinctive name and the St. Francis River Siphons, an engineering structure that moves water between watersheds.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Poinsett County |
| County Seat | Harrisburg |
| Etymology | Named after Joel Poinsett, a United States Secretary of War |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Harrisburg, Trumann, Lepanto, Marked Tree, Tyronza |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 63, U.S. Route 64, Arkansas Highway 1, Arkansas Highway 14 |
| FIPS Code | 05-111 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 757 square miles (Land: 745 sq mi, Water: 12 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Craighead County (North), Mississippi County (East), Crittenden County (Southeast), Cross County (South), Jackson County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| State | Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35.5997° N, 90.5201° W |
| Major Landmarks | Lake Poinsett State Park, Poinsett County Courthouse |
| Population | Approximately 23,000 |
