Hempstead County, AR

Headnote
HEMPSTEAD COUNTY, situated in the southwestern part of Arkansas, with Little Missouri on the northeast, and Red river on the southwest. Area, 1,150 square miles. Soil, generally sterile. Seat of justice, Washington. Pop. in 1820, 2,489; in 1830, 2,512; in 1840, 4,921; in 1850, 7,672. (Fanning's, 1853)
    Place Unit Type
    County
    Containing Unit
    Name Type
    Washington, AR City or Town
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