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Pine Bluff in Jefferson County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
 

Jefferson County First Court House

 
 
Jefferson County First Court House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 10, 2010
1. Jefferson County First Court House Marker
Inscription. The first court house in Jefferson County created in 1829 and named for President Thomas Jefferson was erected on this site at (Pine Bluff) in 1833. Meanwhile, sessions of the county court had been held first at the house of Joseph Bonne and second at the home of Antoine Barraque. Three miles below Pine Bluff and on the same side of the Arkansas River.
 
Erected 1936 by Arkansas Centennial Commission 1836-1936 Arkansas History Commission. (Marker Number F-6.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Arkansas Centennial Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.
 
Location. 34° 13.769′ N, 92° 0.171′ W. Marker is in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, in Jefferson County. Marker is on West Barraque Street just east of North Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the grounds of the Jefferson County courthouse near the East end of the building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pine Bluff AR 71601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A Memorial to the War that United the North and South (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Pine Bluff (within shouting distance of this marker); Auguste La noir de Serville
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Barraque Street (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joseph Bonne Cabin (about 700 feet away); Boone-Murphy House / Union Strategy and Pine Bluff (approx. half a mile away); Joseph Carter Corbin (approx. 1.3 miles away); Bayou Bartholomew (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pine Bluff.
 
Jefferson County First Court House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 10, 2010
2. Jefferson County First Court House Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,066 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

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