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Howard County, Arkansas
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Howard County, Arkansas Facts

When was Howard County, AR Created?
Howard County was established on April 7, 1873 and was formed from Pike CountyHempstead CountyPolk County and Sevier County. Other county boundry changes occured when Line with Sevier changed 15 March 1895.

What is the County Seat of Howard County, AR?
The County Seat is located in Nashville (Center Point was the first county seat until 1884 when it was moved to Nashville) and in addition the county government website is www.arcounties.org/

What counties are adjacent to Howard County, AR?
Bordering Counties are Polk CountyPike CountyHempstead CountyLittle River CountySevier County

Howard County, AR Vital Records

Where can find Howard County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Howard County vital records can be found at the Arkansas Deptartment of Health has Birth & Death records since February 1, 1914, Marriage Records since January 1917 and Divorce Records since January 1923. You may go to the Howard County health department to obtain a Birth or Death certificates which can be issued while you wait. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Arkansas for current fees and application process.

You can search online for Howard County BirthMarriageDivorce or Death Records. You can also order Order Electronically Online or you can download an application for copies of Howard Co. Birth CertificatesMarriage CertificatesDivorce CertificatesDeath Certificates  to mail.

Howard County, AR Census Records


What Howard County, AR census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Howard County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1880 (free index)1890 (fragment)1900191019201930 and 1940.

Howard Co. Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1880. Howard Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be obtained for 1880. Howard Co. Union Veterans Schedules can be acquired for 1890. You’ll find free online and also printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Arkansas Census Records Research Guide

Howard County, AR Courthouse and Government Records

Howard County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Howard County Courthouse?

Researchers frequently overlook the great importance of Howard County court, probate, and land records data as a useful resource of ancestry and genealogy information. Buried away in Arkansas courthouses and archives everywhere are the ambitions and frustrations of countless Arkansas residents.

The possibilities are excellent that your forefathers have left a comprehensive document of at least a number of facets of their lives in the Howard County court records. Even if your forebears is not referred to in a Court case, contemplate all of the other procedures that could have lead to him or her to appear in court records. See Also Arkansas Corthouse Records Research Guide.

All County Offices Records are located in the Courthouse at 421 North Main Street, Nashville 71852; 870-845-7500, unless otherwise noted.

  • Howard County Clerk of Circuit Court
    • Phone: (870) 845-7506
    • Court Records: 1873
    • Land Records:1873
  • Howard County Clerk 
    • Phone: (870) 845-7502
    • Marriage Records:1873
    • Probate Records:1873
  • BLM Land Records

Howard County, AR Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Howard County, AR?
A list of Howard County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Arkansas Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.

Where can I connect with other Howard County, AR Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Howard County, AR?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Howard County. A lot of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Professional Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some have to have a cost. This is merely a list which has been compiled or submitted. I do not recommend or promote one genealogy site above another.

Howard Co. AR Books, Newspapers & Publications

Howard Co. AR Cemeteries & Church Records

Howard Co. AR Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Howard Co. AR General and History Websites

Howard Co. AR Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Howard Co. AR Military Records