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After the War of 1812, pioneers began
to move West. Arkansas soon began to grow due to our forefather's desire for land
and opportunity as well a payment for their military service to the United States.
Arkansas Territory was created in 1819 consisting of only 5 counties, and the area
where Stone Co. is located today was originally part of Lawrence County. As the
territory grew, more counties began to appear, and in 1836 Arkansas was accepted into the
Union as a slave state. In 1873, Stone County originated from its parent counties of
Izard,
Independence, Searcy, and Van
Buren
Visit the
Encyclopedia of
Arkansas History & Culture for a more on the history of Stone
County.
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