Cities and Towns in St. Francis County, Arkansas

List of Cities and Towns in St. Francis County, Arkansas

St. Francis County is a county located in Arkansas. Here is a list of cities and towns in St. Francis County, Arkansas:

Cities

Here are some quick facts about St. Francis County, Arkansas:

Location: East-central Arkansas, approximately 40 miles from the Mississippi River Bridge and Memphis, Tennessee
County Seat: Forrest City
Area: approximately 645 square miles (1,670 square kilometers)
Population: 22,739 (2021 estimate)
Founded: October 1827, by the legislature of the Arkansas Territory
Named After: St. Francis River
Major highways: Interstate 40, U.S. Highway 70, Arkansas Highway 1, Arkansas Highway 79, Arkansas Highway 137
Notable places: St. Francis County Museum, Crowley’s Ridge State Park, St. Francis River, Big Cypress Swamp, Saint Francis County Courthouse
Economy: Agriculture (soybeans, rice, cotton), manufacturing (food processing, furniture), healthcare, tourism
Major industries: Agriculture, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Education, Retail, Tourism
Education: East Arkansas Community College, Forrest City Public Schools, Palestine-Crittenden Public Schools, Madison Public Schools, Colt-Marian Public Schools, Hughes Public Schools
Official website: http://stfranciscountyar.org/

St. Francis County is located in east-central Arkansas, approximately 40 miles from the Mississippi River Bridge and Memphis, Tennessee.

St. Francis County Museum: Home to exhibits on the history and culture of the county.
Crowley’s Ridge State Park: Offers scenic hiking trails, lakes, and opportunities for camping and fishing.
St. Francis River: A popular spot for fishing, boating, and wildlife watching.
Saint Francis County Courthouse: a historic building located in Forrest City, the county seat.