Arkadelphia in Clark County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Arkadelphia Courthouses

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 7, 2023

1. Arkadelphia Courthouses Marker

Inscription.
This site When the Clark County seat was moved from Greenville to Arkadelphia in 1842, until completion of a permanent structure in 1844, a log building which stood here served as court house.

In 1860 a handsome two-story brick replaced the log house and in its basement shells, percussion caps and probably small cannon were secretly made for the Confederate army.

Erected 1961 by Camp 233, Woodemen of the World.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.

Location. 34° 7.181′ N, 93° 3.209′ W. Marker is in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, in Clark County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and South 6th Street (U.S. 67), on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 526 Main St, Arkadelphia AR 71923, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Freedmen's Bureau (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clark County (about 800 feet away); Degray Dam Boulder (about 800 feet away); Flanagin Law Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Clark County Confederate Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Clark County First Manufactory in Arkansas

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Salt Kettle (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Blakely Graveyard (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arkadelphia.

Also see . . . How Arkadelphia Became the County Seat of Clark County (PDF). Local legend claims that Greenville was forced to give up the county seat because of a political stunt that transpired in 1842. (Clark County Historical Association) (Submitted on October 22, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 7, 2023

2. Arkadelphia Courthouses Marker

Second Clark County Courthouse, Arkadelphia image. Click for full size.

via Clark County Historical Association (Public Domain)

3. Second Clark County Courthouse, Arkadelphia

This c. 1844 structure was the first permanent courthouse in Arkadelphia, replacing a temporary log courthouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.