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Scott County was formed on the 5th day of November, 1833.  The county seat is Waldron, Arkansas.   The County was named for Andrew Scott who was Judge of the Superior Court of Arkansas Territory and a delegate to the state Constitutional Convention of 1836. 

Andrew Horatio Scott was one of the first Supreme Court judges of Arkansas Territory by virtue of appointment by President James Monroe. He was the first governmental official to report for duty at the village of Arkansas Post (Arkansas County)  on July 4, 1819, and assisted in putting into operation the laws of the territory. He served as Circuit Court Judge for the first District and was the first County Judge of Pope County.

The economic base of the county is timber with 82% of the land area in timber of which 62% is U. S. Forest Service owned and 20% is privately owned.

Livestock and poultry production along with food processing make up the economic base.  Three lakes:  Lake Hinkle, Lake Waldron, and Square Rock Lake, offer fishing swimming, camping and a variety of water recreation.

Blythe's Museum houses a collection of Indian artifacts and items from the city.  Scenic Highway 718 winds down into Waldron, where the county park is located which offers swimming, tennis, softball, and Little League contests.  Scott County is known for its wholesome family entertainment with lots of mountain music.

The old courthouse houses early history of the county, and is now undergoing restoration.  The new courthouse built in 1996.

Scott County was formed from an area that was once Pulaski County and later Crawford and Pope Counties.  In 1840 Scott County lost a 12 mile wide strip on its eastern boundary when Yell County was formed.  The formation of Sebastian County in 1851 resulted in the loss of a 12 mile wide strip across the western edge of Scott County as well as altering some of the northern boundary of Scott County.

In 1871 Scott County lost land on its northern border to what was originally called Saber County but became Logan County in 1875.  A boundary line change between Scott and Logan Counties in 1881 and again in 1903 resulted in another small loss to Logan County.  There was also a slight boundary change in 1901 between Scott and Polk Counties. 

The last boundary change in 1925 was between Scott and Logan Counties, Arkansas.  Scott County is located on the west central border of Arkansas in the Ouachita Mountain region of the state. The topography of the area is mountainous and interspersed with expansive valleys along the Fourche LaFave, Petit Jean, and Poteau rivers and associated tributaries. The towns of Waldron and Mansfield are the two primary towns within Scott County.

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Waldron Municipal Airport

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We appreciate your patience while this area is developed.

We would appreciate any information which would be furnished by the citizens of Pike County, Arkansas.

We are seeking the following information:

• Rural Volunteer Fire Departments

• Schools

• Utility and Communication Companies

• Elected Officials for County, Cities and Towns, School Boards

• Churches to include pastors names, church addresses, etc.

• Clubs and organizations with contact information and meeting times and places.

• Restaurants to include addresses and phone numbers.

• Lodging facilities to include addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses.

• Pictures are welcome, i.e., court houses, parks, public recreational facilities, lodging facilities, restaurants, etc.

Some of the communities that are listed here are known locally by the people of the area; however, many no longer have a town sign recognizing that the area existed as a community.  We have linked to pages of the communities that are recognized today with the standard green and white town sign. 
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