Greene County, Arkansas

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Prior to 1800, Arkansas was owned by Spain. From 1800 to 1803, Arkansas was owned by France.  In 1803, by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisiana_Purchase Louisiana Purchase], Arkansas and much more, was bought by the United States.
 
Prior to 1800, Arkansas was owned by Spain. From 1800 to 1803, Arkansas was owned by France.  In 1803, by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisiana_Purchase Louisiana Purchase], Arkansas and much more, was bought by the United States.
  
In 1804, the part of Arkansas that would become Franklin County was called [[New Madrid]], in the Louisiana District of Indiana Territory.  In 1805 the Louisiana District of Indiana Territory became the Louisiana Territory.  In 1812, part of the Louisiana Territory was renamed the [[Missouri]] Territory.  In 1813, Arkansas County was created in the Missouri Territory.  In 1815, Arkansas County was divided into two parts, the upper part called Lawrence County and the lower retaining the name Arkansas County.  The dividing line was the Arkansas River.  In 1819, the northern boundary of Arkansas was fixed, separating Arkansas Territory from Missouri.  The area that would become Greene County was then part of Lawrence County.
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In 1804, the part of Arkansas that would become Greene County was called [[New Madrid]], in the Louisiana District of Indiana Territory.  In 1805 the Louisiana District of Indiana Territory became the Louisiana Territory.  In 1812, part of the Louisiana Territory was renamed the [[Missouri]] Territory.  In 1813, Arkansas County was created in the Missouri Territory.  In 1815, Arkansas County was divided into two parts, the upper part called Lawrence County and the lower retaining the name Arkansas County.  The dividing line was the Arkansas River.  In 1819, the northern boundary of Arkansas was fixed, separating Arkansas Territory from Missouri.  The area that would become Greene County was then part of Lawrence County.
  
 
Greene County was formed in 1833 out of the north-eastern corner of Lawrence County.  In 1859, the southernmost portion of Greene was taken to become part of the newly formed Craighead County.  And finally in 1873, the northernmost portion of Greene was taken to form Clayton County.  In 1885, part of the boundary between Greene and Clayton was adjusted.
 
Greene County was formed in 1833 out of the north-eastern corner of Lawrence County.  In 1859, the southernmost portion of Greene was taken to become part of the newly formed Craighead County.  And finally in 1873, the northernmost portion of Greene was taken to form Clayton County.  In 1885, part of the boundary between Greene and Clayton was adjusted.

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