Sebastian County was founded in 1851 from portions of Crawford, Scott, and Polk counties. It was named for U. S. Senator William Sebastian. Fort Smith and Greenwood serve as county seats.
A list of the Sebastian County records microfilm available at the Arkansas State Archives can be found in our County records microfilm collection.
The results below are automatically collected from materials on this site that have been tagged with the Geographical Area of “Sebastian County (Ark.)” This list does not include all of the Arkansas State Archives’ materials regarding this county, but provides a starting point for research. Please click on each title below to learn more about it and the collection to which it belongs.
Submissions from 2020
Ballot, Sebastian County election
Buckner College: Sebastian County
Butterfield Overland Mail Centennial 1858-1958
Cemeteries: Kersey Family, Sebastian County
Der scheinuerfer, Camp Chaffee newspaper
Leard Family: Sebastian County
Leard - Peck Family: Sebastian County
M. Y. Harper: Sebastian County
Samuel Edmondson, Justice of the Peace material, Sebastian county, Arkansas
Sebastian County Baptist Association 1920-1921
Tatum Family: Sebastian County
The Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church Records, Sebastian County, Arkansas
Submissions from 2019
Submissions from 2016
South Sebastian County Historical Society final grant report, 2016
The report in this collection contains photographs, a booklet, a program, one DVD, one CD-ROM, and promotional material.
Submissions from 2003
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department, Sebastian County
Submissions from 1991
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department, Sebastian County
Submissions from 1988
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department, Sebastian County
Submissions from 1982
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department, Sebastian County
Submissions from 1971
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department, Sebastian County
Submissions from 1967
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department, Sebastian County
Submissions from 1961
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department, Sebastian County
Submissions from 1958
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department, Sebastian County
Submissions from 1957
Battle of Backbone Mountain letter, 1957 October 20
This collection contains a letter from Byron G. Broglon, Pleasanton, California, to Mrs. Garner, Springdale, Arkansas, concerning the Battle of Backbone Mountain.
Submissions from 1947
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department, Sebastian County
Submissions from 1941
Aerial view of a flooding orchard near Fort Smith, Sebastian County
Men filling bags to reinforce the levees during flooding near Fort Smith, Sebastian County
Men standing on the levee viewing the flooded Arkansas River near Fort Smith, Sebastian County
Submissions from 1940
Submissions from 1938
Sebastian County Democratic Party election certificate, 1938 August 19
This certificate is dated August 19, 1938.
Submissions from 1933
Submissions from 1931
Images from 1930
Sebastian County townships map, 1930
Submissions from 1929
Fort Smith Aircraft Company records, 1927-1929
This collection contains subscription agreements, leases of property, and a commemorative notice and envelope.
Submissions from 1926
Submissions from 1925
Submissions from 1924
Submissions from 1922
Ada Petty deed, 1922 September 13
The deed in this collection is dated September 13, 1922.
Submissions from 1921
Submissions from 1918
Submissions from 1917
Submissions from 1916
Submissions from 1914
Submissions from 1908
Sebastian County (Ark.) ballot, 1908
This collection contains a ballot for the Upper Township of Sebastian County from 1908. A handwritten note explains that African Americans voted heavily in the election.
Submissions from 1906
W.B.W. Heartsill campaign announcement, circa 1906
This collection contains one broadside, a W.B.W. Heartsill announcement in his campaign for the legislature, Sebastian County: "I will at the following times and places discuss the pending issues pertaining to the present Primary canvas."
Submissions from 1904
Hilliard Bryan statement, circa 1904
This collection contains a statement from Hilliard Bryan, circa 1904, concerning an upcoming election.
U.G. and M.M. Miller warranty deed, 1904 October 22
The warranty deed in this collection is dated October 22, 1904.
Submissions from 1903
Guardian's sale notice, 1903 October 31
The broadside in this collection is dated October 31, 1903.
Submissions from 1900
Outline map of Sebastian County, Arkansas
Submissions from 1898
Sebastian County (Ark.) chattel mortgage collection, 1898
This collection contains chattel and crop mortgages from Sebastian County, Arkansas.
Submissions from 1896
Sebastian County (Ark.) tax collector's notice, 1896 December 21
This collection contains one broadside, a tax collector's notice by T.W. Bugg, Sheriff and Collector of Sebastian County, announcing his schedule for collecting taxes.
Books from 1894
This letter written by John Holland to C.C. Ayers discusses the practice of working prisoners on roads.
Sebastian County (Ark.) tax collector's notice, 1894 December 31
This collection contains one broadside, a tax collector's notice by T.W. Bugg, Sheriff and Collector of Sebastian County, announcing his schedule for collecting taxes.
Submissions from 1892
S.W. Oliver deed, 1892 August 24
The deed in this collection is dated August 24, 1892.
Submissions from 1890
Sebastian County (Ark.) clerk financial report, 1890 August 4
This collection contains one broadside, a Financial Report of the County Clerk of Sebastian County.
Submissions from 1889
A.L. Raymond map of coal lands in Sebastian County, 1889
This collection contains a map of coal lands in Sebastian County, Arkansas, and a letter from A.L. Raymond, Huntingtown Town Company, Huntington, Arkansas, to Edward Perry.
Submissions from 1888
J.R.A. Hendry proof of loss of deed form, 1888
This collection contains one proof of loss of deed form for J.R.A. Hendry, dated March 14, 1888.
Submissions from 1882
Notice of administrator's sale of real estate, 1882 October 27
The broadside in this collection is dated October 27, 1882.
Submissions from 1876
Joseph Brogan estate sale notice, 1876 April
This collection contains a notice of sale for Joseph Brogan’s estate to be held at Sebastian County Court House, Fort Smith, Arkansas on June 29, 1876. The petitioner of the sale and the administrator of the estate was Edward C. Brogan, the brother of Joseph.
Books from 1868
Update to the Register of Legal Voters of Sebastian County
Books from 1867
Index to Register of Legal Voters of Sebastian County
Register of the Legal Voters of Sebastian County
Sebastian County Maimed Soldiers list
Submissions from 1861
This descriptive muster roll includes name, rank, physical description, age, and enlistment date for each soldier. Additional remarks are included for some.
Sebastian County Secession Convention delegate petition and response, 1861 January
This collection contains the petition requesting Griffith to represent Sebastian County at the secession convention and his reply.
