Carroll County, Arkansas Genealogy

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History


The county is named after Charles Carroll (1737-1832), a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Parent County

 * 1833--Caroll County was created 1 November 1833 from Izard County. County seat: Berryville

Boundary Changes

 * Carroll County initially was very large, comprising most of what is today Boone, Newton, and Carroll Counties, along with a small area that is now in northeastern Pope County. It's area was reduced considerably by the establishment of Newton County in 1842. In 1867, Carroll County increased its size by claiming the northern part of Madison County. In 1869, the formation of Boone County took away the eastern part of Carroll County. The county seat was moved to Berryville in 1875. In 1883, Eureka Springs was named as the co-county seat for the western county district.

Neighboring Counties

 * Barry County, Missouri
 * Benton
 * Boone
 * Madison
 * Newton
 * Stone County, Missouri
 * Taney County, Missouri

Web Sites

 * Carroll County ARGenweb website
 * USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
 * Family History Library Catalog
 * Carroll County, Arkansas Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)