Star City in Lincoln County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Lincoln County

Star City

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 2023

1. Lincoln County Marker

Inscription.
Star City was laid off in 1871 as the County Seat of the newly created Lincoln County which was named in honor of President Abraham Lincoln. It was the center of many Indian trails and early roads which ran from Mississippi River landings back into the hill country and of trails on the ridge between Bayou Bartholomew and the Saline River.

Erected 1936 by Arkansas Centennial Commission 1836-1936 Arkansas Historical Commission. (Marker Number F-7.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Arkansas Centennial Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 33° 56.511′ N, 91° 50.718′ W. Marker is in Star City, Arkansas, in Lincoln County. It is at the intersection of South Drew Street and West Bradley Street, on the right when traveling south on South Drew Street. Marker is located at the northwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Star City AR 71667, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in the Upper South,

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Smith's Mercantile (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Peacock Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Joslyn-Carder Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln County Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Orphan Company (approx. 10.4 miles away).

Regarding Lincoln County. One of 143 cast-iron markers placed across Arkansas in partnership with the Arkansas History Commission during the state's 1936 centennial. Both sides of this marker have the same inscription.

Also see . . .
1. Lincoln County, Arkansas. Excerpt:

Lincoln County is located between the Arkansas Timberlands and Arkansas Delta. Created as Arkansas's 65th county on March 28, 1871, Lincoln County has three incorporated cities, including Star City, the county seat and most populous city. The county was established during the Reconstruction era by the Arkansas General Assembly from parts of Arkansas, Bradley, Desha, Drew, and Jefferson counties.

(Submitted on July 29, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Lincoln County, Arkansas. Excerpt:

The
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 2023

2. Lincoln County Marker
(looking northwest • town square in background)
county court first met at Cane Creek Church on April 24, 1871. The site of what later became Star City was selected as the permanent county seat despite not being in the most central position. The first circuit court term was held in the fall of 1871.

(Submitted on July 29, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Star City Gazebo image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 2023

3. Star City Gazebo

(looking southeast • Lincoln County marker in left background)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 389 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 29, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.