Craighead County, Arkansas
Craighead County is a county of the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 96,443.[1] The county seats are Jonesboro and Lake City.[2] It was founded on February 19, 1859.
Craighead County | |
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 Craighead County Courthouse in Jonesboro | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas | |
 Arkansas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 35°50′25″N 90°42′27″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| Founded | February 19, 1859 |
| Named for | Thomas Craighead |
| Seat | Jonesboro (western district); Lake City (eastern district) |
| Largest city | Jonesboro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 713 sq mi (1,850 km2) |
| • Land | 707 sq mi (1,830 km2) |
| • Water | 5.5 sq mi (14 km2) 0.8%% |
| Population | |
| • Estimate (2016) | 105,835 |
| • Density | 136/sq mi (53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | craigheadcounty |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 28, 2015. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
Municipalities and communities of Craighead County, Arkansas, United States | ||
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| Cities | Map of Arkansas highlighting Craighead County | |
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