Nevada County

Nevada County was formed on March 20, 1871, from parts of Columbia, Hempstead and Ouachita counties. Its name comes from the similarity of its shape to the state of Nevada, only the pronunciation is different. The county seat is Prescott. The landscape of Nevada County is rolling hills, largely forested. Nevada County’s timber industry is its main economy source with poultry and outdoor sports contributing their share. Festivals celebrating the timber and poultry industries are held each year. The county has an abundance of wildlife consisting of deer, squirrel, quail, dove, and turkey along with camping, which makes it poplar, not only with the local citizens but with visitors as well. White Oak Lake, and White Oak State Park features excellent fishing, hiking trails, and sites for camping and picnicking. The present courthouse that was built in 1964 has gaslights, manufactured at a plant nearby, and several flower gardens ornament the lawn. A large clock from the old Bank of Prescott stands on a red brick base on the courthouse grounds near a white limestone war memorial. The Nevada County Depot Museum is located in Prescott in the old Missouri-Pacific train depot that is considered to be a classic example of early 20th century railroad architecture.

215 E. 2nd Street
Prescott 71857

8708873115

County Officials   Phone   Fax   E-Mail
County Judge   Mark Glass   (870) 887-3115   (870) 887-5795   jmglass1968@yahoo.com
County Clerk   Julie Stockton Oliver   (870) 887-2710   (870) 887-5795   nevadaclerk@arkansasclerks.com
Circuit Clerk   Rita Reyenga   (870) 887-2511   (870) 887-5795  
County Sheriff   Danny Martin   (870) 887-2616   (870) 887-5795  
County Collector   Danny Martin   (870) 887-3511   (870) 887-5795  
County Treasurer   Karen Cobb   (870) 887-2811   (870) 887-5795  
County Assessor   Pam Box   (870) 887-3410   (870) 887-5795   pambox2003@yahoo.com
County Coroner   William Mullins   (870) 887-2126    
Justice of the Peace   Kenneth W. Bailey      
Justice of the Peace   Herbert Coleman      
Justice of the Peace   Robert Cummings      
Justice of the Peace   Curtis Lee Johnson      
Justice of the Peace   Susie Key      
Justice of the Peace   Mike Otwell      
Justice of the Peace   Robert Poole      
Justice of the Peace   Harold Vines      
Justice of the Peace   Willie Wilson