Calhoun County
Calhoun County was formed on December 6, 1850, from parts of Dallas, Ouachita and Bradley counties. It is named for John C. Calhoun, an American statesman and political philosopher. Hampton is the county seat. The county is small, averaging less than 10 people per square mile. The economic base is timber, sand, and gravel. The landscape of the county is made up of rolling hills and is largely forested. Calhoun County shares with Cleveland County the Moro Creek Bottoms Natural Area, one of the few almost completely intact tracts of virgin hardwoods still existing in Arkansas. Calhoun County has the feeling of togetherness with the many ball fields and playgrounds. Varied water recreation is available within easy reach of anywhere in the county, and hunting is also a popular sport. Calhoun County also shares with Cleveland County the Moro Creek Bottoms Natural Area, which is one of the few intact tracts of virgin hardwoods still existing in Arkansas. Felsenthal Refuge features boating, hunting and fishing and is very poplar with the sportsmen.The population of Calhoun County is 4,739 (2020 Census).
309 W. Main St.
Hampton 71744
(870) 798-4818
County Judge
Floyd Nutt
Phone: (870) 798-4818
Fax: (870) 798-2428
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 566, Hampton, 71744
County Clerk/Circuit Clerk
Jeanie Smith
Phone: (870) 798-2517
Fax: (870) 798-2428
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1175, Hampton, 71744
County Sheriff
Vernon Morris
Phone: (870) 798-2323
Fax: (870) 798-4944
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1174, Hampton, 71744
County Treasurer
Jennifer Beene
Phone: (870) 798-2827
Fax: (870) 798-2428
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 121, Hampton, 71744
County Collector
Vernon Morris
Phone: (870) 798-2357
Fax: (870) 798-2352
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1174, Hampton, 71744
County Assessor
Teresa Carter
Phone: (870) 798-2740
Fax: (870) 798-4756
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 276, Hampton, 71744
County Coroner
April McGilton
Phone: (870) 608-0606
Address: 315 Hunt St., Hampton, 71744
Justices of the Peace
Thomas R. Stringfellow, Keith Gresham, David Reddnin, Cody Drew Vaughan, Randy Duncan, John Beasley, Kenneth “Kenny” Evans, Mark Hornaday, Jay Scarlett
