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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Phillips_County,_ArkansasPhillips County, Arkansas - Wikipedia

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   Phillips County is Arkansas's seventh (7th) county, formed on May 1, 1820. It was named for Sylvanus Phillips, the area's first-known white or European-American settler; he was elected as representative to the first Territorial Legislature of the Arkansas Territory.

2. encyclopediaofarkansas.net › phillips-county-797Phillips County - Encyclopedia of Arkansas

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   Nov 8, 2023 · Learn about the history, geography, and culture of Phillips County, a Delta region county in southeast Arkansas. Find out how it was named, settled, and shaped by the Mississippi River, the St. Francis River, and the Civil War.

   • County Seat: Helena
   • Parent County: Arkansas

   • Established: May 1, 1820
   • Region: Southeast

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Helena,_ArkansasHelena, Arkansas - Wikipedia

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   Helena is the eastern portion of Helena–West Helena, Arkansas, a city in Phillips County, Arkansas, located on the west bank of the Mississippi River. It was founded in 1833 by Nicholas Rightor and is named after the daughter of Sylvanus Phillips, an early settler of Phillips County and the namesake of Phillips County.

5. usafacts.org › arkansas › countyPhillips County, AR population by year, race, & more

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   Jun 3, 2024 · The ages, races, and population density of Phillips County, Arkansas tell a story. Understand the shifts in demographic trends with these charts visualizing decades of population data.

6. wikimili.com › en › Phillips_County,_ArkansasPhillips County, Arkansas - WikiMili, The Best Wikipedia Reader

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   Apr 23, 2024 · Phillips County is Arkansas's seventh (7th) county, formed on May 1, 1820. It was named for Sylvanus Phillips, the area's first-known white or European-American settler; he was elected as representative to the first Territorial Legislature of the Arkansas Territory.

7. encyclopediaofarkansas.net › entries › helena-westHelena-West Helena (Phillips County) - Encyclopedia of Arkansas

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   Jun 11, 2024 · Phillips, who played the major role in the establishment of the town, arrived in the area about 1797 and moved to the present site of Helena around 1815. On May 1, 1820, the territorial legislature carved out part of Arkansas County and created a new county named in honor of Sylvanus Phillips.

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   How did Phillips County get its name?

   • The Arkansas territorial legislature established Phillips County out of Arkansas County on May 1, 1820, naming it for the early settler, who also was a member of the first territorial legislature. The county was laid out and surveyed by Nicholas Rightor the following year.

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   Where is Phillips County Arkansas?

   • Phillips County is a county located in the eastern part of the U.S. state of Arkansas, in what is known as the Arkansas Delta along the Mississippi River. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,568. The county seat is Helena–West Helena. Phillips County is Arkansas's seventh (7th) county, formed on May 1, 1820.

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   What is Phillips County Arkansas known for?

   • Phillips County is part of the Delta region of Arkansas. Located where the St. Francis River empties into the Mississippi River, its significance touches on nearly every aspect of the state’s history. In the twentieth century, Phillips County was known for devastating flooding, harsh racial confrontations, and the development of blues music.

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   Where is Helena Arkansas located?

   • Helena is the eastern portion of Helena–West Helena, Arkansas, a city in Phillips County, Arkansas, located on the west bank of the Mississippi River. It was founded in 1833 by Nicholas Rightor and is named after the daughter of Sylvanus Phillips, an early settler of Phillips County and the namesake of Phillips County.

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9. portal.arkansas.gov › counties › phillipsPhillips – Arkansas.gov

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   Phillips. Phone: 870-338-5500. Address: 600 Cherry Street Helena-West Helena, AR 72342.