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Monticello in Drew County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
 

Drew County

County Seat

 
 
Drew County Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, June 17, 2015
1. Drew County Marker
Inscription. Drew County, named for Governor Thomas S. Drew, was organized in 1845 and Monticello was laid out in 1849 as the county seat. Many pioneer families whose sons and daughters became prominent in the affairs of State and Nation lived here.
 
Erected 1986 by Arkansas Centennial Commission, Arkansas History Commission. (Marker Number F-17.)
 
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 1845.
 
Location. 33° 37.619′ N, 91° 47.492′ W. Marker is in Monticello, Arkansas, in Drew County. Marker can be reached from South Main Street (State Highway 83) south of East Shelton Avenue, on the right when traveling south. This marker is on the grounds of the Drew County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 South Main Street, Monticello AR 71655, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Drew County Troops (a few steps from this marker); Walls of War (within shouting distance of this marker); Monticello Confederate Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away).
 
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Drew County Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, June 17, 2015
2. Drew County Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2015, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 401 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2015, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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