Morrilton in Conway County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Conway County

Seat of Justice

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 15, 2023

1. Conway County Marker

Inscription. The seat of justice for Conway County was first established in 1825, at the old town of Cadron, which had been the first county seat of Pulaski County. The County of Conway was named for Congressmen Henry Warton Conway.

Erected 1936 by Arkansas Centennial Commission • Arkansas History Commission. (Marker Number E-4.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Arkansas Centennial Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 35° 9.086′ N, 92° 44.635′ W. Marker is in Morrilton, Arkansas, in Conway County. Marker is on South Moose Street north of East Church Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in front of the Conway County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 117 S Moose St, Morrilton AR 72110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Conway County World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); Conway County Korean War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Conway County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Conway County Vietnam War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Conway County World War I Memorial

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(a few steps from this marker); Lewisburg in the Civil War (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thousands Steamed By 1831-59, Two Cherokee Groups were Stranded Here (about 400 feet away); Conway County Library (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morrilton.

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.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 15, 2023

2. Conway County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.