Craighead County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of 2000, the population is 82,148. The county has two county seats — Lake City and Jonesboro. It is one of several dry counties within the state of Arkansas, in which the sale of alcoholic beverages is largely prohibited. Image File history File links Craighead_County_Arkansas. ... Originally, in continental Europe, a county was the land under the jurisdiction of a count. ... A U.S. state is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 29th 137,732 km² 385 km 420 km 2. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ... Lake City is a town located in Craighead County, Arkansas. ... Craighead County Veterans Memorial in downtown Jonesboro. ... A dry county is a county in the United States whose government forbids the sale of alcoholic beverages. ...

History

Craighead County was part of the territory claimed by France on 9 April 1682 by René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle who laid claim to all of the land drained by the Mississippi River and its assorted tributaries. LaSalle's claim was named Louisiana in honor of Louis XIV, King of France. April 9 is the 99th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (100th in leap years). ... Events March 11 – Chelsea hospital for soldiers is founded in England May 6 - Louis XIV of France moves his court to Versailles. ... Engraving of La Salle René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle (November 22, 1643 – March 19, 1687) was a French cleric and explorer. ... This article is about the river in the United States. ... Official language(s) English and French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans at last census; probably Baton Rouge since Hurricane Katrina Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 31st 134,382 km² 210 km 610 km 16 29°N to 33°N 89°W to 94°W Population... For the musical group of the same name, see Louis XIV (band). ...

In 1762 the Treaty of Fontainbleau was signed between France and Spain and ownership of the Louisiana territory west of the Mississippi River was transferred to the Spanish crown as a result of the Seven Years War and Craighead County became a Spanish possession. 1762 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Official language(s) English and French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans at last census; probably Baton Rouge since Hurricane Katrina Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 31st 134,382 km² 210 km 610 km 16 29°N to 33°N 89°W to 94°W Population... This article is about the river in the United States. ... This article is about the 1756–1763 war. ...

Spain remained in control of the territory encompassing the county until 1 October 1800 when Napoleon Bonaparte forced Spain to return the lost territories to France under the Treaty of Ildefonso. Napoleon maintained grandiose plans to establish a vast French Empire in Louisiana but the British Navy prevented him from transferring troops or settlers to the acquired territories. October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... -1... Bonaparte as general Napoleon Bonaparte ( 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a general of the French Revolution and was the ruler of France as First Consul (Premier Consul) of the French Republic from November 11, 1799 to May 18, 1804, then as Emperor of the French (Empereur des Français... For other uses, see Napoleon (disambiguation). ... Official language(s) English and French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans at last census; probably Baton Rouge since Hurricane Katrina Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 31st 134,382 km² 210 km 610 km 16 29°N to 33°N 89°W to 94°W Population... The Royal Navy is the navy of the United Kingdom. ...

Fear was high in the United States that Napoleon would attempt to close the Mississippi River to American trade. President Thomas Jefferson inquired about purchasing an area near the mouth of the river to ensure that it would stay open to American goods. Napoleon, having realized that his plans could not come to fruition, offered to sell the United States the entire territory of Louisiana, including Craighead County, for $15,000,000. For other uses, see Napoleon (disambiguation). ... This article is about the river in the United States. ... Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 N.S. – July 4, 1826) was the third President of the United States (1801–1809), author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founders of the United States. ... For other uses, see Napoleon (disambiguation). ...

The treaty was finalized in 1803 and the land that would become Craighead County became the possession of the United States. 1803 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

Craighead County remained in the Louisiana Territory until the State of Louisiana was admitted to the Union. At that time the territory that includes modern day Arkansas was attached to the Missouri Territory. The United States in 1810, following the Louisiana Purchase. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 29th 137,732 km² 385 km 420 km 2. ... Missouri Territory was a historic, organized territory in the United States. ...

In 1813 the area was included in a new political subdivision known as Arkansas County which was a political subdivision of the Arkansas District of the Territory of Missouri. In 1815 the county was further subdivided and Lawrence County was formed with its seat at Davidsonville. This new county included most of what is now northern Arkansas. The modern Craighead county lay partially within Arkansas County and partially within Lawrence County. 1813 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Battle of New Orleans 1815 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Lawrence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ...

Residents of the Missouri Territory soon began petitioning Congress for admission to the Union. Their request did not include the District of Arkansas and Arkansas residents petitioned for separate territorial status for their district. In 1819 the Arkansas Territory was formed. Missouri Territory was a historic, organized territory in the United States. ... 1819 common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Arkansas Territory was a historic, organized territory of the United States from July 4, 1819 to June 15, 1836, when it was admitted as Arkansas, the 25th U.S. state. ...

In 1838 Poinsett County was formed and included most of present day Craighead County. This situation persisted until 1850 when residents of the area complained about the distance to the Poinsett County seat. Jöns Jakob Berzelius, discoverer of protein 1838 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Poinsett County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... 1850 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

In 1858 State Senator William A. Jones campaign platform included a promise to seek the formation of a new county for the area. His election was successful and helped push legislation for the formation of the new county. 1858 is a common year starting on Friday. ...

The new county was to be formed from lands taken from Greene County, Poinsett County, and Mississippi County and would be named "Crowley County" in honor of Crowley's Ridge which runs through the center of the county. Greene County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Poinsett County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Mississippi County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Crowleys Ridge runs through the Mississippi embayment in this shaded-relief map. ...

Senator Thomas Craighead represented Mississippi County, and opposed the bill because the farmland it took from Mississippi County (commonly known as the Buffalo Island area) was a major source of property taxes for the county.

One day while Senator Craighead was away from the floor, Senator Jones amended the bill to change the county's name to "Craighead County". The Senate, thinking it was a compromise, approved the bill as amended; by the time Senator Craighead returned, the bill had already left the Senate, and he took no further action.

Craighead County was officially formed 19 February 1859; in gratitude, the citizens then named the main county seat Jonesboro, for Senator Jones. (Some sources say the name was actually proposed by Senator Craighead in a resolution.) Lake City, just across the St. Francis River from the Buffalo Island area, was added as a second county seat in 1883. February 19 is the 50th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1859 is a common year starting on Saturday. ...

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,847 km² (713 mi²). 1,841 km² (711 mi²) of it is land and 6 km² (2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.30% water. Crowley's Ridge is the county's most prominent geological feature. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ... Crowleys Ridge runs through the Mississippi embayment in this shaded-relief map. ...

Adjacent counties

• Greene County (north)
• Dunklin County, Missouri (northeast)
• Mississippi County (east)
• Poinsett County (south)
• Jackson County (west)
• Lawrence County (northwest)

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Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 82,148 people, 32,301 households, and 22,093 families residing in the county. The population density is 45/km² (116/mi²). There are 35,133 housing units at an average density of 19/km² (49/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 89.27% White, 7.78% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.93% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. 2.12% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 32,301 households out of which 32.30% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.30% are married couples living together, 11.40% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.60% are non-families. 25.20% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.46 and the average family size is 2.96. To meet Wikipedias quality standards and appeal to a wider international audience, this article may require cleanup. ...

In the county the population is spread out with 24.10% under the age of 18, 14.00% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 21.40% from 45 to 64, and 11.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 93.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $32,425, and the median income for a family is $40,688. Males have a median income of $30,366 versus $21,109 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,091. 15.40% of the population and 11.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.40% of those under the age of 18 and 13.40% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Cities and towns

Bay is a city located in Craighead County, Arkansas. ... Black Oak is a town located in Craighead County, Arkansas. ... Bono is a city located in Craighead County, Arkansas. ... Brookland is a town located in Craighead County, Arkansas. ... Caraway is a town located in Craighead County, Arkansas. ... Cash is a town located in Craighead County, Arkansas. ... Craighead County Veterans Memorial in downtown Jonesboro. ... Lake City is a town located in Craighead County, Arkansas. ... Monette is a city located in Craighead County, Arkansas. ...

External link

• Craighead County government's website
• Craighead County Employment Information

	The State of Arkansas
Capital	Little Rock
Regions	Ozarks | Ouachita Mountains | Mississippi Alluvial Plain | Crowley's Ridge | Arkansas River Valley Image File history File links Flag_of_Arkansas. ... A U.S. state is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 29th 137,732 km² 385 km 420 km 2. ... This is a list of United States state capitals: See also List of current and former capital cities within the United States List of capitals of subnational entities Reference http://www. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... This list of regions of the United States includes official (governmental) and non-official areas within the borders of the United States, not including U.S. states, the federal district of Washington, D.C. or standard subentities such as cities or counties. ... The Ozark Mountains near Roaring River State Park on Missouri State Highway 112. ... Ouachita Mountains The Ouachita Mountains are a mountain range located in west central Arkansas and east central Oklahoma. ... The Mississippi River Alluvial Plain, the largest ecoregion in Louisiana, covers some 12,350 square miles (31,990 square kilometres) of the state. ... Crowleys Ridge runs through the Mississippi embayment in this shaded-relief map. ... Lower Arkansas River The Arkansas River is a tributary of the Mississippi which flows east and southeast through Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma and the state of Arkansas. ...
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Cities	Benton | Bentonville | Blytheville | Conway | El Dorado | Fayetteville | Fort Smith | Hot Springs | Jacksonville | Jonesboro | Little Rock | North Little Rock | Paragould | Pine Bluff | Rogers | Russellville | Searcy | Sherwood | Springdale | Texarkana | Van Buren // A Alicia Alma Amagon Arkadelphia Ashdown Ash Flat Augusta B Bald Knob Barling Batesville Beebe Benton Bentonville Berryville Bismarck Black Oak Black Rock Blytheville Bono Booneville Brinkley Brookland Bryant Bull Shoals C Cabot Calico Rock Camden Carlisle Charleston Cherokee Village Clarendon Clarksville Clinton Conway Corning Cotter Crossett D Dardanelle De... Benton is a city located in Saline County, Arkansas. ... Bentonville is a city located in Benton County, Arkansas. ... Blytheville is a city located in Mississippi County, Arkansas. ... Conway is a city located in Faulkner County, Arkansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city was the eighth most populous in Arkansas, with a total population of 43,167. ... El Dorado is a city located in Union County, Arkansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 21,530. ... Fayetteville is a city located in Washington County, Arkansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 58,047. ... Fort Smith, situated at the junction of the Arkansas and Poteau rivers, is a city and one of the two county seats of Sebastian County, Arkansas. ... Hot Springs is a city located in Garland County, Arkansas in the United States of America. ... Jacksonville is a city located in Pulaski County, Arkansas. ... Craighead County Veterans Memorial in downtown Jonesboro. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... North Little Rock is a city located in Pulaski County, Arkansas. ... Paragould is a city located in Greene County, Arkansas. ... Pine Bluff is a city located in Jefferson County, Arkansas. ... Rogers is a city located in Benton County, Arkansas. ... Russellville is a city located in Pope County, Arkansas. ... Searcy is a city located in White County, Arkansas. ... Sherwood is a city located in Pulaski County, Arkansas. ... Springdale is a city located in Washington and Benton counties in Arkansas. ... The famous post office on state line in Texarkana TX/AR Texarkana is a city located in Miller County, Arkansas6, and is its county seat. ... Van Buren is a city located in Crawford County, Arkansas. ...
See also	For the complete list of current cities, towns, unincorporated communities, counties, and other recognized places in Arkansas, see: List of places in Arkansas.