Princeton in Dallas County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Princeton, Arkansas

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, July 5, 2026

1. Princeton, Arkansas Marker

Inscription. First town in Dallas County, established January 1, 1845, and known as Dallaston until November 1845 when name was changed to Princeton. Plat filed October 26, 1846, incorporated March 4, 1849. Site of first post office in county established October 6, 1845. Location of county seat of government from January 1, 1845 to October 6, 1908. The major business, trade and political center during the first 50 years of Dallas County.

Erected 1976 by Bicentennial Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 33° 58.869′ N, 92° 37.466′ W. Marker is in Princeton, Arkansas, in Dallas County. It is on Arkansas 9, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2888 AR-9, Carthage AR 71725, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arkansas’

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Gulf Coastal Plain.

It is also in the American South,

specifically 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 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Tulip School House (approx. 7.4 miles away); Arkansas Military Institute / Tulip in the Civil War (approx. 7.4 miles away); Tulip (approx. 7.4 miles away); Prosperity Baptist Church (approx. 8.4 miles away); The Ramsey Community (approx. 8.4 miles away); Ramsey Community Veterans Memorial (approx. 8½ miles away); Manning, Arkansas (approx. 10.1 miles away); Skirmish at Guesses Creek (approx. 11.3 miles away).

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, July 5, 2026

2. Princeton, Arkansas Marker

Located on the old court square

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.