Dardenelle in Yell County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Yell County First Court House

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 4, 2021

1. Yell County First Court House Marker

Inscription. The first court house in Yell County was erected in 1840, at Danville. About 1885, another court house was erected at Dardanelle, and since then the county has maintained two seats of justice. The county was named for Governor Archibald Yell.

Erected 1936 by Arkansas Centennial Comm., Arkansas History Comm. (Marker Number C-24.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Arkansas Centennial Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 35° 13.426′ N, 93° 9.358′ W. Marker is in Dardenelle, Arkansas, in Yell County. Marker is on Union Street (Arkansas Route 27) west of North Front Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 Union St, Dardanelle AR 72834, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jefferson Davis Highway (a few steps from this marker); Dardanelle Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Yell County Council Oaks (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Downtown Dardanelle (approx. ¼ mile away); Council Oak (approx. half a mile away); Old Brearley Cemetery

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Brearley Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Action at Dardenelle (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dardenelle.

More about this marker. One of 143 cast-iron markers placed across Arkansas in partnership with the Arkansas History Commission during the state's 1936 centennial. They were originally silver in color.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. There are two county seats in Yell County. Both have the same marker.

Yell County First Court House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 4, 2021

2. Yell County First Court House and Marker

In the center of the photo is the old courthouse that houses the County Judge's Office, Assessor's Office, Revenue Office, Cooperative Extension Service and Sheriff's Offices. On the left is the courthouse annex.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.