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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 2025 projected population for Greene County is 47,418. This projection assumes an annual rate change of 0.7% consistent with the population change from 2022 to 2023 according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 Population Estimates Program.
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About The Greene County Courthouse
The 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 Paragould Regional Chamber of Commerce and is open to visitors.
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