Cities, Towns and Villages in Phillips County, Arkansas

List of Cities, Towns, and Villages in Phillips County, Arkansas

Phillips County is located in the eastern part of Arkansas. It is Arkansas’s 7th county.

Here is a list of cities, towns, and villages in Phillips County, Arkansas:

Cities

Here are some quick facts about Phillips County, Arkansas:

County Seat: Helena-West Helena
Formation: May 1, 1820.
Named After: Sylvanus Phillips (the area’s early settler).
Population: approximately 17,000.
Total Area: approximately 767 square miles
Major Highways: U.S. Highways 49, Highway 1, Highway 39.
Notable Landmarks: The Mississippi River, Delta Cultural Center, Storm Creek Lake, Helena Museum, Helena River Park, Delta Heritage Trail State Park.
Economy: Agriculture, including cotton farming, has been historically significant in Phillips County.
Education: The Helena-West Helena School District, Marvell-Elaine School District, and Barton–Lexa School District.
Notable People: Mark Lavon “Levon” Helm (drummer and singer for The Band), Robert Lockwood Jr.(blues guitarist and singer)
Official County Website: http://phillipscounty.arkansas.gov/

Notable landmarks include the Mississippi River, which borders the eastern side of the county, and the historic district of Helena with the Delta Cultural Center.