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Top left: The Poinsett Courthouse dome was changed to a tower and clock during a 1917 recon- struction of the 1872 courthouse, which burned. Bottom left: The principal entrances of the two- story edifice are flanked by columns topped with Corinthian capitals supporting massive Classi- cal pediments adorned with the county’s name. Right: Poinsett County celebrated the 100th birthday of its courthouse on May 25, 2018.
An iconic centerpiece Poinsett County Courthouse moves into its second century.
Story by Mark Christ Photos byHolly Hope
Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
Courthouse in Harrisburg, a Classical Revival masterpiece that is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2018. Te Arkansas Historic Preservation Program and Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council have worked with Poinsett County since 1990 to ensure this architectural treasure will
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rowley’s Ridge rises sharply from the surrounding flat Delta landscape, and perhaps nothing rises more startlingly from Crowley’s Ridge than the Poinsett County
continue serving the people of Poinsett County as it moves toward its bicentennial. Tough Charles and Rebekah Shaver of Missouri were the first permanent white settlers to put down roots in the area, establishing a place on Sugar Creek in what is now Bay Village in 1824, it would not be until Feb. 28, 1838, that the Arkansas General Assembly would create Poinsett County. Te new county was named for Joel Roberts Poinsett, a scientist and botanist who served as President Martin Van Buren’s secretary of war and introduced the Christmas-staple poinsettia into the United States. Te first county court sessions were held in the home of Judge William Harris, but the seat of justice was soon
COUNTY LINES, SUMMER 2018
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