Clay County, Arkansas

This episode continues the Counties of Arkansas series, but profiling Clay County. Clay Count has a history unlike almost any other place in the state. From railroad boomtowns and agricultural growth to a rare system of two county seats, its story is filled with conflict, change, tragedy, and resilience. Join us as we explore the founding of Clay County, the rise of Corning and Piggott, the railroads that shaped its communities, its complicated racial history, and the people and events that helped define this quiet corner of northeast Arkansas. From the past to the present, this is the story of Clay County.

Sources 

- ARGenWeb. “Clay County, Arkansas.”  

- Clay County, Arkansas. “Clay County Info.”  

- Clay County, Arkansas. Official website.  

- Encyclopedia of Arkansas. “Clay County.”  

- U.S. Census Bureau. “QuickFacts: Clay County, Arkansas.”  

- Wikipedia. “Clay County, Arkansas.”

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