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Columbia County was formed December 1852, from parts of Lafayette, Hempstead, Union, and Ouachita counties. Columbia was named from the time of the American Revolution and refers to the new American nation, derived from Christopher Columbus. The county seat is Magnolia. The stately old courthouse surrounded by the large magnolia trees is a landmark. Each year Columbia County holds a Magnolia Festival that brings people from far and near to enjoy the activities. Columbia County is rolling hills with good land for farming and forests for timbering and cotton as a cash crop. Cattle and poultry are raised throughout the county along with pine tree harvesting. Industry provides most jobs in the county. Southern Arkansas University is located in the county and Logoly State Park is situated on 345 acres of forested coastal plain with 11 natural springs, a visitor center and amphitheater. Lake Columbia, the newest reservoir, is separated into zones, some for fishing, some for pleasure boating, and some with multiple facilities available for recreation. You may also access tax records at www.countyofcolumbia.net. |
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County Judge |
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Larry Atkinson |
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(870) 234-2542 |
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(870) 235-3723 |
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County Clerk |
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Sherry L. Bell |
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(870) 235-3774 |
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(870) 235-3773 |
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Circuit Clerk |
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Janice Linkous |
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(870) 235-3700 |
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(870) 235-3786 |
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County Sheriff |
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Denny Foster |
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(870) 235-3747 |
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(870) 235-3715 |
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County Collector |
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Cindy Walker |
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(870) 234-4171 |
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(870) 235-3737 |
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County Treasurer |
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Marion Barnard |
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(870) 235-3704 |
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(870) 235-3719 |
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County Assessor |
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Cathy Allen |
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(870) 234-4380 |
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(870) 235-3778 |
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County Coroner |
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Randy Reed |
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(870) 234-2282 |
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(870) 533-2804 |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Marjie Blair |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Wendell Colen |
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Justice of the Peace |
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James A. Drake |
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Justice of the Peace |
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David Fielding |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Jack Harrington |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Steve Lee |
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Justice of the Peace |
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David Lee Nelson |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Virginia Pate |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Billy Wayne Taylor |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Carolyn E. Terry |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Oliver Thomas |
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