Izard County
Izard County was formed on October 17, 1825, as the 13th county of the Territory of Arkansas from parts of Independence County. It was named for George Izard, the second Governor of the territory. Melbourne is the county seat. The landscape of the county is rugged and mountainous. The Ozark hill country is good for raising cattle, and timber, and silica sand is found in the rivers. Small manufacturing has boosted the economy. The White River forms the southwestern border and provides recreation and fishing. A world-famous trout fishing river, the White, brings cold water from the depths of Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes, gradually warming near Batesville. The Strawberry River is a good stream for floaters and on this river is located Horseshoe Bend, a resort retirement community. The rugged hill country offers hunting and natural Ozark beauty. Calico Rock, a quaint old town, sits on the bluffs above the White River and offers its small-town charm. As of the 2000 census, Izard County had a population of 13,249 residents.
Cities in Izard County
Calico Rock | Franklin | Guion | Horseshoe Bend | Melbourne | Mount Pleasant | Oxford | Pineville
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