Lafayette County /lɑːˈfeɪɛt/ is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,308, making it the third-least populous county in Arkansas. The county seat is Lewisville. Lafayette County was formed on October 15, 1827, and named in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette, a French military hero of the American Revolutionary War. It is a dry county; therefore, the sale of alcohol is prohibited.
| Name: | Lafayette County |
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| FIPS code: | 05-073 |
| State: | Arkansas |
| Founded: | October 15, 1827 |
| Named for: | Marquis de Lafayette |
| Seat: | Lewisville |
| Largest town: | Stamps |
| Total Area: | 545 sq mi (1,410 km²) |
| Land Area: | 528 sq mi (1,370 km²) |
| Total Population: | 6,308 |
| Population Density: | 12/sq mi (4.5/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.lafayettecounty.arkansas.gov |
Lafayette County location map. Where is Lafayette County?
Lafayette County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 545 square miles (1,410 km), of which 528 square miles (1,370 km) is land and 17 square miles (44 km) (3.1%) is water. It is the smallest county in Arkansas by area.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 82
- Highway 29
- Highway 53
- Highway 160
Adjacent counties
- Hempstead County (north)
- Nevada County (northeast)
- Columbia County (east)
- Webster Parish, Louisiana (southeast)
- Bossier Parish, Louisiana (south)
- Caddo Parish, Louisiana (southwest)
- Miller County (west)
Lafayette County Topographic Map
Lafayette County Satellite Map
Lafayette County Outline Map
