Scott County
Scott County was formed November 5, 1833 from parts of Crawford and Pope counties. The county was named for Andrew Scott, Judge of the Superior Court of Arkansas Territory and a delegate to the state Constitutional Convention of 1836. The county seat is Waldron. The landscape of Scott County is rugged terrain to rolling terrain in the extreme northwest. The economic base of the county is timber. Livestock and poultry production along with food processing also helps make up the economic base. Three lakes, Lake Hinkle, Lake Waldron, and Square Rock Lake, offers fishing, swimming, camping and a variety of water recreation. Blythe's Museum houses a collection of Indian artifacts and items from the city. Scott County is well known for its wholesome family entertainment and mountain music. As of the 2000 census, Scott County had a population of 10,996 residents.
Cities in Scott County
Mansfield | Waldron
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