Grant County, Arkansas
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At a glance
SummaryThe National Register of Historic Places includes 11 listed properties in the county, first listed in 1970; 1 is also National Historic Landmark. Most listings are in or near Sheridan, Poyen, Leola.
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Newspapers
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National Register of Historic Places
NPS NRHP8 of 11 listings mapped; some locations are restricted by NPS to protect sensitive sites.
11 listed properties
| Property | City | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Butler, Dr. John L., House | Sheridan | 1986 |
| Byrd, Samuel D., Sr., Homestead | Poyen | 2005 |
| Glaser-Kelly House | Sheridan | 1992 |
| Grant County Courthouse | Sheridan | 2026 |
| Jenkins' Ferry Battleground NHL | Leola | 1970 |
| Koon House #1 | Sheridan | 1999 |
| Koon House #2 | Sheridan | 1999 |
| Koon House #3 | Sheridan | 1999 |
| Koon House #4 | Sheridan | 1999 |
| Koon House #6 | Sheridan | 1999 |
| Oak Grove School | Oak Grove Community | 1991 |
Source: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places. Property links open NRHP nomination files at the National Archives.
County formation
Newberry AHCBGrant was formed in 1869 (1869-02-04) from Hot Spring, Jefferson, Saline.
GRANT created from HOT SPRING, JEFFERSON, and SALINE.
Source: Newberry Library, Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
Population by decade
CensusGrant County population from 1870 to 2020 (Census historical series).
| 1870 | 1880 | 1900 | 1920 | 1940 | 1950 | 1960 | 1980 | 2000 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,943 | 6,185 | 7,671 | 10,710 | 10,477 | 9,024 | 8,294 | 13,008 | 16,464 | 17,958 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau historical county population (Forstall 1790–1990) and public-domain / CC0 county population series through 2020.
Cemeteries & historical places
USGS GNIS35 cemeteries and 13 historical populated places (ghost towns / former settlements) recorded in USGS GNIS for this county.
Cemeteries — 35 of 35 listed
| Name |
|---|
| Ashcraft Cemetery |
| Bethel Cemetery |
| Camp Creek Cemetery |
| Center Campground Cemetery |
| Clement Cemetery |
| Corinth Cemetery |
| Crossroads Cemetery |
| Davis Cemetery |
| Grapevine Cemetery |
| Gum Springs Cemetery |
| Hardin Cemetery |
| Jackson Cemetery |
| Jacob Cemetery |
| Jones Cemetery |
| Jones Cemetery |
| Jones Cemetery |
| Lively Cemetery |
| Lost Creek Cemetery |
| Moores Cemetery |
| Morris Cemetery |
| Mount Zion Cemetery |
| Newhope Cemetery |
| Oak Grove Cemetery |
| Orion Cemetery |
| Poe Cemetery |
| Poyen Cemetery |
| Raymick Cemetery |
| Rhodes Cemetery |
| Saint John Cemetery |
| Saint Paul Cemetery |
| Shell Cemetery |
| Shiloh Cemetery |
| South Marlow Cemetery |
| Taylor Cemetery |
| White Cemetery |
Historical populated places — 13 of 13
| Name |
|---|
| Amber |
| Arthur |
| Cherry Grove |
| Darysaw |
| Fikes |
| Ico |
| Lamont |
| Lucian |
| McLean |
| Obin |
| Saline River |
| Studemeir |
| Turin |
Source: USGS Geographic Names Information System (public domain). Cemeteries from the 2021 NationalFile archive; historical places from GNIS HistoricalFeatures topical extract.
Civil War battlefields nearby
ABPPAmerican Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) Civil War study areas near this county.
| Battlefield | Study acres | Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins' Ferry | 9,029 | 16.1 km |
Source: NPS American Battlefield Protection Program Civil War Study Areas (public ArcGIS feature service).
Historical markers
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