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Drew County was formed in 1846 and named for Thomas S. Drew who served as Governor of Arkansas from November 1844 to 1849. Monticello is the county seat. The landscape of Drew County is rich, flat, delta farmland in the eastern half and rolling hills in the western half. Many of the settlers came from Virginia. The name of Monticello was adopted for the county seat and the first term of court was held in October 1850. Spanish, French, U.S., Confederate and Arkansas flags have flown over the territory in Drew County. A lot of history is preserved in the county. The Historical Museum, a 14-room mansion is maintained by the county historical society. Sixty of its buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places. The economic base for the county is the timber industry, manufacturing of boats, carpets, furniture, and by other service industries. A branch of the University of Arkansas is located in Monticello. Bayou Bartholomew, the longest bayou in the world, runs the length of the eastern side of the county. Hunting and fishing in the area offer several recreational activities. |
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County Judge |
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Damon Ray Lampkin |
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(870) 460-6200 |
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(870) 367-7046 |
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County Clerk |
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Lyna Gulledge |
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(870) 460-6260 |
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(870) 460-6246 |
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Circuit Clerk |
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Pat Scifres Savage |
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(870) 460-6250 |
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(870) 460-6246 |
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County Sheriff |
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Mark Gober |
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(870) 367-6211 |
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(870) 460-6217 |
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County Collector |
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Mark Gober |
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(870) 367-6211 |
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(870) 460-6217 |
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County Treasurer |
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Shirley Hancock |
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(870) 460-6225 |
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(870) 460-0763 |
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County Assessor |
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Beth Davis |
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(870) 460-6240 |
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(870) 460-6246 |
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County Coroner |
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Charles F. Dearman |
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(870) 367-2451 |
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(870) 367-5840 |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Carole Bulloch |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Louis Dunlap |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Ron Echols |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Tommy Gray |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Gay Griffith |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Orlando Jones |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Rene Knowles |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Jimmy Potter |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Kenneth Trotter |
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