Desha County, Arkansas
Desha County is a county located in the southeast part of the U.S. state of Arkansas, with its eastern border the Mississippi River. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,395.[1] The county seat is Arkansas City.[2] It was founded on December 12, 1838.
Desha County | |
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 Desha County courthouse in Arkansas City | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas | |
 Arkansas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 33°45′28″N 91°17′14″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| Founded | December 12, 1838 |
| Named for | Benjamin Desha |
| Seat | Arkansas City |
| Largest city | Dumas |
| Government | |
| • County Judge | Richard Tindall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 820 sq mi (2,100 km2) |
| • Land | 768 sq mi (1,990 km2) |
| • Water | 51 sq mi (130 km2) 6.3% |
| Population | |
| • Total | 11,395 |
| • Density | 14/sq mi (5.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website | deshacounty |
References
- "QuickFacts: Desha County, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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| Cities | Map of Arkansas highlighting Desha County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Little Rock (capital) | ||
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