Osceola in Mississippi County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Mississippi County Courthouse
Osceola
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 31, 2010
1. Mississippi County Courthouse Marker
Inscription.
Mississippi County Courthouse. Osceola. This Neoclassical Courthouse was built in 1912 on land donated by Judge W.J. Driver. Constructed of unusual brick, the building features a flat roof supporting a copper dome with large concrete terra cotta decorations and round polished inserts on the face. The columns on the front and the moldings at the top contribute to the beauty of this building. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building houses much of the history of Mississippi County, including contentious, political battles to implement a drainage system, thus enabling the area to become the largest cotton producing county in the world.
This Neoclassical Courthouse was built in 1912 on land donated by Judge W.J. Driver. Constructed of unusual brick, the building features a flat roof supporting a copper dome with large concrete terra cotta decorations and round polished inserts on the face. The columns on the front and the moldings at the top contribute to the beauty of this building. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building houses much of the history of Mississippi County, including contentious, political battles to implement a drainage system, thus enabling the area to become the largest cotton producing county in the world.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 35° 42.179′ N, 89° 58.166′ W. Marker is in Osceola, Arkansas, in Mississippi County. Marker is at the intersection of West Hale Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Hale Avenue. Located on the south walkway of the courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Osceola AR 72370, United States of America. Touch for directions.
(within shouting distance of this marker); Billy Lee Riley (within shouting distance of this marker); Jimmy "Popeye" Thomas (within shouting distance of this marker); Willie Bloom (within shouting distance of this marker); Son Seals (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Osceola.
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 31, 2010
2. South Entrance to Courthouse and Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 31, 2010
3. Mississippi County Courthouse Dome
The full profile of the courthouse is blocked by trees on the grounds.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 843 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 3, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.