Cleburne County, Arkansas

Cleburne County (/ˈklbɜːrn/ KLEE-burn, historically /ˈklbɜːrn/ KLAY-burn) is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 24,711. The county seat and most populous city is Heber Springs. The county was formed on February 20, 1883, as the last of Arkansas's 75 counties to be formed. It is named for Confederate Major-General Patrick Cleburne. Cleburne is an alcohol prohibition or dry county.

Cleburne County
Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
Arkansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°32′06″N 92°00′46″W
Country United States
State Arkansas
FoundedFebruary 20, 1883
Named forMaj. Gen. Patrick Cleburne
SeatHeber Springs
Largest cityHeber Springs
Area
  Total592 sq mi (1,530 km2)
  Land554 sq mi (1,430 km2)
  Water38 sq mi (100 km2)  6.5%
Population
 (2020)
  Total24,711
  Density42/sq mi (16/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.cleburnecountyar.com
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