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April 17, 1873 | ||
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Arkansas Trails has several counties and projects up for adoption. If you would be interested in adopting a county or project look at the Arkansas Trails County Page. If you find one that you would like to adopt e-mail the State Administrator State Administrator.[ Being a County or State Administrator is fun and rewarding. If you have an interest in the history of Arkansas and the genealogy of it's residents please consider it. If you think "there is no way I can do this" there are many people ready, willing and able to help you. It's not near as difficult as you might think. ] | History |
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Lee County is Arkansas's 72nd county, formed alongside St. Francis and Phillips counties on April 17, 1873, and named for Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Initially, most settlements, such as Walnut Bend (post office established in 1838) and Council Bend (1846), were confined to the Mississippi River, but within a few years, settlers moved into the interior. In 1848, Walnut Ridge (changed to Marianna in 1852) was founded along the L'Anguille by Colonel Walter H. Otey. In 1855, Moro was founded west of Marianna. LaGrange, south of Marianna, established a post office in 1856. About 1858, Marianna moved three miles south to a point where the L'Anguille was declared navigable year-round. After the war, Confederate veterans returned. At least two prominent Confederate generals owned plantations in the future Lee County — Daniel Chevilette Govan and Gideon Pillow. By 1870, Marianna's population had grown to at least 150, and the town was vying to be the seat of a new county. | Links |
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Free Records Search at Familysearch Org | ||
Lee County Cemetery Listings on Arkansas Gravestone Project | ||
Lee COunty Cemetery Listings on Interment Net | ||
ZLee County Cemetery Listing at Find A Grave | ||
Arkansas Dept of Health | ||
Arkansas Dept of Health Division of Vital Records, Slot 44 4815 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72205 (501) 661-2174 Fax: (501) 663-2832 |
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Arkansas State Archives | ||
Arkansas History Commission One Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201 501.682.6900 [email protected] |
The History Commission, the official state archives, is a facility in which those interested in Arkansas history may engage in research. The staff does not undertake research requests from the public. The Research Room is open from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Saturday. It is closed on state holidays. If you are traveling long distances, please call to confirm hours/days of operation at 501.682.6900. | |
Arkansas Genealogical Society
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Circuit Clerk 15 Easr Chestnut St. Marianna, AR 72360 Phone (870)295-7710 Fax (870)295-7712 | County Clerk 15 East Chestnut St. Marianna, AR 72360 Phone (870)295-7715 Fax (870)295-7783 | Tri-County Genealogical Society P.O. Box 580 Marvell, AR 72366 870-829-2971 | E-Mail Lists and Message Boards |
Arkansas Mail List on Rootsweb | ||
Lee County Mailing List on Rootsweb | ||
Lee County Message Board on Rootsweb | ||
Lee County Message Board on Genforum | Adjacent Counties |
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St. Francis County |
Crittenden County |
Phillips County |
Monroe County |