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Poinsett County Court House

Harrisburg, Poinsett County, Arkansas

1917 Classical Revival designs by Pine Bluff architect Mitchell Selligman
Listed in National Register of Historic Places on November 3, 1989.

 

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 Poinsett County Court House

Poinsett County Court House

The first county seat of Poinsett County, created in 1838, was located at Bolivar and there is remained until 1855, when it was moved to Harrisburg.

 

Benjamin Harris - Harrisburg Memorial

Benjamin Harris Sr.

In 1856, he donated the land on which this courthouse was built.  Harrisburg was named in his honor.  Erected 1989.

 

 Harrisburg War Memorial

Erected November 11, 1991