Clark County, Arkansas
Clark County is located in southwest Arkansas, where the Ouachita Mountains meet the Gulf Coastal Plain. With a population of about 22,000 people, the county has a strong sense of community.
Education plays an important role in the area. Arkadelphia, the county seat, is home to two universities: Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University.
The Ouachita River forms part of the county’s eastern border, while DeGray Lake Resort State Park is a major destination for outdoor recreation. As Arkansas’s only resort state park, it offers a golf course, marina, and many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Clark County |
| County Seat | Arkadelphia |
| Population | Approximately 22,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Arkadelphia, Gurdon, Amity, Okolona, Whelen Springs |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 30, U.S. Route 67, U.S. Route 70, State Route 7, State Route 8, State Route 51 |
| FIPS Code | 05-019 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 883 square miles (Land: 866 sq mi, Water: 17 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Hot Spring County (Northeast), Dallas County (East), Ouachita County (Southeast), Nevada County (Southwest), Pike County (West), Montgomery County (Northwest)) |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| State | Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 34.0466° N, 93.1780° W |
| Etymology | Named after William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition |
| Major Landmarks | DeGray Lake Resort State Park, Caddo River, Henderson State University, Ouachita Baptist University, Clark County Historical Museum |
