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Little River County celebrates 150 years
Little River County celebrates sesquicentennial
Little River County celebrated its 150th birthday March 3-4, 2017. The sesquicentennial celebration, held on the courthouse lawn, included vendors, 19th-century games, historic reenactments, music, historical demonstrations and more. March 3 also was the 125th birthday of the city of Ashdown and the 110th birthday of the Little River County courthouse.
Top: Many Little River County officials dressed in period costumes, including Little River County District Judge John Finley. Finley delivered a detailed history of the county to those in attendance. Among those who attended were county officials from neighboring counties.
Right: Sevier County Judge Greg Ray (left) and Hempstead County Judge Haskell Morse (right) attended the celebration to show their support for Little River County Judge Mike Cranford (middle).
Top left: State Sen. Jimmy Hickey attended the event and presented Judge Cranford with a citation from the Senate.
Top right: State Rep. DeAnna Vaught chats with Little River County officials before presenting the judge with a citation from the state House of Representatives.
MIddle left: Little River County Judge Cranford displays one the citations he received. Fourth District Field Representative of U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman’s office also presented the judge a copy of the Congressional Record honoring Little River County.
Middle right: County officials unveil a sesquicentennial monument.
