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Cleveland County, Arkansas
Cleveland County (formerly known as Dorsey County) is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population was 7,550 at the 2020 U.S. census. The county seat and largest city is Rison. Cleveland County is included in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area. History The Arkansas legislature established Dorsey County as Arkansas's 71st county on April 17, 1873, naming it for Stephen W. Dorsey, the U.S. Senator from Arkansas. When he was indicted for defrauding the Post Office, they renamed it on March 5, 1885, for Grover Cleveland, the newly elected President of the United States. The Battle of Marks' Mills, the pivotal engagement in the Union Army's ill-fated Camden Expedition during the U.S. Civil War, took place in what is now Cleveland County. This engagement resulted in a crushing victory for Confederate forces, though the victory ultimately proved to be hollow when Federal General Frederick Steele and the rest of his ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
County (United States)
In the United States, a county or county equivalent is an Administrative division, administrative subdivision of a U.S. state, state or territories of the United States, territory, typically with defined geographic Border, boundaries and some level of governmental authority. The term "county" is used in 48 states, while Louisiana and Alaska have functionally equivalent subdivisions called List of parishes in Louisiana, parishes and List of boroughs and census areas in Alaska, boroughs, respectively. Counties and other local governments in the United States, local governments exist as a matter of U.S. state law, so the specific governmental powers of counties may vary widely between the states, with many providing some level of services to civil townships, Local government in the United States, municipalities, and Unincorporated area#United States, unincorporated areas. Certain municipalities are List of U.S. municipalities in multiple counties, in multiple counties. Some municip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
US 79
U.S. Route 79 (US 79) is a United States highway in the Southern United States. The route is officially considered and signed as a north–south highway, but its path is actually more of a diagonal northeast–southwest highway. The highway's northern/eastern terminus is in Russellville, Kentucky, at a junction with U.S. 68. Its southern/western terminus is in Round Rock, Texas, at an interchange with Interstate 35, north of Austin. US 79, US 68, and Interstate 24/US 62 are the primary east–west access points for the Land Between the Lakes recreation area straddling the Kentucky/Tennessee border. Route description Texas US 79 begins at Interstate 35's Exit #253 north of Austin in Round Rock. The route travels eastward through Hutto and Taylor to Rockdale, where it intersects US 77. In Milano, US 79 turns to the northeast and begins a concurrency with US 190 until Hearne. The route continues through Franklin and Jewett before reaching Buffalo, where it intersec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Highway 97 (Arkansas)
Highway 97 (AR 97, Ark. 97, and Hwy. 97) is a north–south state highway in Cleveland County. The route of begins at Highway 8 and runs northwest to US Highway 79 (US 79) in Kingsland. The route is maintained by the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD). Route description The highway begins at Highway 8 in the southwest corner of Cleveland County near New Edinburg at Marks' Mills State Park and a National Historic Landmark. Highway 97 runs northwest toward Kingsland, beginning a concurrency with Highway 189 just south of the city. Once inside the city limits, Highway 189 turns left at 1st Street, ending the concurrency. Highway 97 continues along 1st Street and 3rd Street eastward to a junction with US 79, where it terminates. History The original Highway 97 was created in the 1926 renumbering from Highway 91 in Walnut Ridge to US 63. In 1929, Highway 91 was realigned, replacing Highway 97. The current Highway 97 was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Highway 54 (Arkansas)
Highway 54 (AR 54, Ark. 54, and Hwy. 54) is a designation for two state highways in Southeast Arkansas. One route of begins at US 65/ US 165 in Dumas and runs west to US 425/ Highway 11. A second route of begins at Highway 114 and runs west to County Road 18 at the Grant/Jefferson county line. Both routes are maintained by the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). Route description History Highway 54 was created on April 1, 1926 as one of the original state highways. The route ran east from US 65 in Dumas to State Road 1 entirely within Desha County. It was extended west to Garrett Bridge in 1937, supplanting a Highway 140 designation. The route was extended west to Little Garnett in July 1957 and Star City in June 1960. The second route was created in April 1963, beginning at Highway 114 and running north to Highway 15 (present-day US 63) in Jefferson County. The route was extended north and west to the Grant County line in November 1966. Though the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Highway 35 (Arkansas)
Arkansas Highway 35 (AR 35) is a designation for three state highways in southeast Arkansas. One segment of runs from Macon Lake Road at Dewey north to U.S. Route 278 (US 278) in Monticello. A second segment of runs from US 425 north to US 167 at Cross Roads. A third segment of runs from US 167B in Sheridan north to Interstate 30 (I-30) in Benton. Route description Dewey to Monticello Highway 35 begins at Macon Lake Road at Dewey near the Mississippi River. The route runs through bayous and fields in Chicot County, briefly entering Desha County for a junction with Highway 159/ Highway 208 in Halley. Returning to Chicot County, Highway 35 intersects the four-lane divided US 65/US 278 and US 165 east of Dermott, before entering the city. Highway 35 serves Dermott as Speedway Street before entering Drew County. The highway runs south of the Seven Devils Swamp WMA along the Arkansas Midland Railroad tracks until Monticello, where it terminates at US 278. Monticell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Highway 15 (Arkansas)
Arkansas Highway 15 (AR 15) is a designation for three List of state highways in Arkansas, state highways in Arkansas. One segment of runs from the Louisiana state line north to U.S. Route 82 in Arkansas, U.S. Route 82 (US 82) in El Dorado, Arkansas, El Dorado."Union County, Arkansas." Arkansas State Highway and Transportation DepartmentAHTD Union County map. Retrieved on February 27, 2011. A second segment of runs from U.S. Route 79 Business (Altheimer, Arkansas), US 79B west of Altheimer, Arkansas, Altheimer north to U.S. Route 165, US 165 in England, Arkansas, England. A third segment of runs from U.S. Route 165, US 165 in Keo, Arkansas, Keo north to Arkansas Highway 89, Highway 89 in Furlow, Arkansas, Furlow. Route description Louisiana to El Dorado Highway 15 begins at the Louisiana state line as a continuation of Louisiana Highway 161 and runs northeast, cutting through South Arkansas country. The highway serves as a southern terminus for Arkansas Highway 335, Highway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Arkansas 15
Arkansas Highway 15 (AR 15) is a designation for three state highways in Arkansas. One segment of runs from the Louisiana state line north to U.S. Route 82 (US 82) in El Dorado."Union County, Arkansas." Arkansas State Highway and Transportation DepartmentAHTD Union County map. Retrieved on February 27, 2011. A second segment of runs from US 79B west of Altheimer north to US 165 in England. A third segment of runs from US 165 in Keo north to Highway 89 in Furlow. Route description Louisiana to El Dorado Highway 15 begins at the Louisiana state line as a continuation of Louisiana Highway 161 and runs northeast, cutting through South Arkansas country. The highway serves as a southern terminus for Highway 335 outside El Dorado, Highway 15's lone junction with another state road. Highway 15 next meets the four-lane U.S. Route 82 outside El Dorado, where it terminates. Altheimer to England The route begins at US 79B west of Altheimer and runs north, intersecting Highway 31 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Highway 11 (Arkansas)
Arkansas Highway 11 (AR 11) is a designation for four state highways in Arkansas. One segment of runs from U.S. Route 63 (US 63) at Pansy north to US 425 south of Star City. A second segment of runs from US 425 in Star City north to Huff's Island Public Use Area. A third segment of runs Highway 88 at Reydell north to US 165 west of Eldridge Corner. A fourth segment of runs from I-40 in Hazen north to Highway 367 in Searcy. One segment of the original Arkansas Highway 11 from the state highway system's creation in 1926 has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Arkansas County. Route description Pansy to Star City Highway 11 begins in Cleveland County at US 63 at Pansy and runs east. The route continues northeast upon entering Lincoln County, where it terminates at US 425 south of Star City. Star City to Arkansas River The route begins at US 425 and Highway 114 in Star City. Highway 11 runs east until Fresno, when it turns north an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
