Chicot County, Arkansas
Chicot County is located in the southeastern corner of Arkansas along the Mississippi River. The area is known for its rich agricultural land, with cotton fields stretching across the landscape.
Lake Village serves as the county seat and sits along the shores of Lake Chicot, a large oxbow lake. Lake Chicot State Park is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and birdwatching.
Visitors can also explore Lakeport Plantation, the only remaining antebellum plantation home in Arkansas located along the Mississippi River that is open to the public.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Chicot County |
| County Seat | Lake Village |
| Population | Approximately 10,800 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Lake Village, Dermott, Eudora, Portland, Montrose, Reed, Parkdale |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 65, U.S. Route 82, U.S. Route 165, State Route 8, State Route 52 |
| FIPS Code | 05-017 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 691 square miles (Land: 644 sq mi, Water: 47 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Desha County (North), Bolivar County, Mississippi (Northeast), Washington County, Mississippi (East), Issaquena County, Mississippi (Southeast), East Carroll Parish, Louisiana (South), West Carroll Parish, Louisiana (South), Morehouse Parish, Louisiana (Southwest), Ashley County (West), Drew County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| State | Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 33.2645° N, 91.2501° W |
| Etymology | Named after Point Chicot on the Mississippi River |
| Major Landmarks | Lake Chicot State Park, Lakeport Plantation, Mississippi River State Park, Connerly Bayou |
