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History of Greene County, Arkansas
Greene County was formed on November 5, 1833 out of portions of Lawrence County, Clay County, and Craighead County. Greene County was named after Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene. The heart of Greene County and also the county seat is Paragould, which lies just beyond Crowley’s Ridge.
The first settler to the area was Benjamin Crowley (1758-1842) of Kentucky who arrived in 1821 and established a home about 12 miles west of Paragould. His home served as the original county seat.
Greene County is located the northeast corner of the U.S. state of Arkansas. The 2026 current population for Greene County is 45,736.
Historic ARchitecture
About The Greene County Courthouse
The Historic Greene County Courthouse was constructed in 1888, located at 306 W. Court Street in Paragould. It is a three story rectangular building exhibiting the Italianate style in the low pitched, hipped roofline, the square cupola supporting a clock tower, widely overhanging eaves with decorative brackets, and tall, narrow windows. The exterior also features Georgian Revival accents shown in the pediments on each side.
The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 11, 1976. The restored building is no longer used as a courthouse, but it houses the Greene County Judge's Office. The Paragould Regional Chamber of Commerce has moved to 200 N Pruett St, Paragould, AR 72450, and is open to visitors.
"To Preserve, Publish, Educate, and Promote Greene County, Arkansas' History and the Families that Settled Here."