Alleene in Little River County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Original Site of Little River County Seat

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 2, 2018

1. Original Site of Little River County Seat Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Little River County was formed 1867 out of lands taken from Hempstead and Sevier Counties by Act 104 of the Arkansas Legislature approved March 7, 1867. The Act fixed the temporary county seat at the home of William M. Freeman, which was ½ mile west of this marker. The Little River county government was organized and the first term of court was held there November 26, 1867. A court room and jail were constructed in the front yard of the Freeman home.

Erected 1973 by Little River Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Places • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical date for this entry is March 7, 1867.

Location. 33° 46.338′ N, 94° 15.586′ W. Marker is in Alleene, Arkansas, in Little River County. Marker is at the intersection of County Road 133 and State Route 234, on the right when traveling west on County Road 133. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alleene AR 71820, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Anderson Ferry (a few steps from this marker); Will Reed Farm Home

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Mills Family Story (approx. 6.8 miles away); First Permanent Site of Little River County Seat (approx. 9.8 miles away); Little River County (approx. 10 miles away); a different marker also named Little River County (approx. 10 miles away); Little River County War Memorial (approx. 10.1 miles away); Confederate Camp at Richmond / Richmond Church and Cemetery (approx. 10.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alleene.

Original Site of Little River County Seat Marker on left. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 2, 2018

2. Original Site of Little River County Seat Marker on left.

View of marker, looking south on Arkansas Highway 234. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 2, 2018

3. View of marker, looking south on Arkansas Highway 234.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 7, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.