Craighead County, Arkansas, USA
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Location overview
Craighead County lies in northeastern Arkansas, where Crowley’s Ridge rises above surrounding agricultural lowlands. Jonesboro and Lake City serve as its two county seats. Created in 1859 from parts of Greene, Mississippi and Poinsett counties, it was named for state Sen. Thomas Craighead. Agriculture and food processing have shaped the county’s economy, while Jonesboro supports a concentration of manufacturing, education and health care.