Lonoke County, Arkansas
Lonoke County stretches from the edge of Little Rock’s suburbs into the Grand Prairie region of eastern Arkansas. Lonoke serves as the county seat and was laid out in a distinctive circular pattern around a central park.
Agriculture is a major industry in the county, with rice and soybeans serving as key crops. The Joe Hogan Fish Hatchery in Lonoke is the largest state-owned warmwater fish hatchery in the United States.
Lonoke County also offers outdoor recreation at Holland Bottoms State Wildlife Management Area. Despite its close proximity to Little Rock, the county provides a mix of suburban convenience and country living, helping drive continued population growth.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Lonoke County |
| County Seat | Lonoke |
| Population | Approximately 78,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Cabot, Lonoke, Carlisle, Ward, England, Austin, Allport, Coy, Keo |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 40, U.S. Route 67, U.S. Route 70, State Route 31, State Route 38, State Route 89 |
| FIPS Code | 05-085 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 803 square miles (Land: 771 sq mi, Water: 32 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | White County (North), Prairie County (East), Arkansas County (Southeast), Jefferson County (South), Pulaski County (West), Faulkner County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| State | Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 34.7536° N, 91.8996° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Lone Oak tree that stood on the original town site |
| Major Landmarks | Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park, Joe Hogan State Fish Hatchery, Lonoke County Courthouse, Holland Bottoms State Wildlife Management Area |
