Date Original
1815-1816
Description
This collection contains early records for Lawrence County, including a census conducted by the sheriff in 1829.
Biographical/Historical Note
Lawrence County, known as the "Mother of Counties," was established in 1815 as part of the Missouri Territory. It predates the Territory of Arkansas, which was not created until 1819, and included parts of Missouri and Oklahoma. The county was one of the five original counties of Arkansas.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Lawrence County (Ark.); Missouri; Oklahoma
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.010.006
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Lawrence County (Ark.) records, SMC.010.006
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Lawrence County (Ark.) records, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
