At least this began on a good note, with the cheery little voice saying “Welcome To Mississippi.”  That being said, I never feel particularly welcome in Mississippi.  If there is a state I am ambivalent about visiting, it is most assuredly Mississippi.  And nothing says "Welcome to Mississippi" like rain!  To be fair, it wasn’t … Continue reading 401. Marks, Quitman County (MS04) →

I approve of this courthouse. It's the kind of building I like to see at the center of one of these towns. Don't get me wrong... Clock towers are nice and there are many different styles out there, many of which I'm quite fond of, but this one just speaks to me in a not … Continue reading 400. Helena-West Helena, Phillips County (AR26) →

The audible was called and executed. I was planning on being here in Marianna a few days from now/then at the end of the trip, but anything I could take off the back of my trip would make my return that much easier. That's the wonder of being able to use nighttime or "dead" hours … Continue reading 399. Marianna, Lee County (AR25) →

Not that long ago, it seems I was lauding the joys of seeing clock towers. I never saw them before (at least I don't remember seeing them often) but apparently I was in the wrong part of Arkansas. This one is interesting as a modern replica of an older style. I can totally appreciate and … Continue reading 398. Forrest City, St. Francis County (AR24) →

So, back in Alamogordo I mentioned that all my rumination and blathering about courthouses and what to document would be more important when I got to Arkansas. Now you can see why. Long ago, to make sure that everyone had the benefit of county administration and access, usually because of geographical issues, some counties would … Continue reading 397. Des Arc/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County (AR23) →

Another handsome courthouse in a tiny little town. I wish this place had more to recommend it than it does, but I didn't see anything particularly special about this place. Well, that's not entirely true, I guess. Instead of one gazebo, there were two! Usually there's only one, traditionally for use as a bandstand. That's … Continue reading 396. Lonoke, Lonoke County (AR22) →

Look at you, your gorgeous creature! And you have a monkey on your back, don't you? And may I give kudos because this is an excellent example of how to integrate old and new buildings. Almost as interesting is that the county's administration building is right across the street. Yes, I know I had all … Continue reading 395. Little Rock, Pulaski County (AR21) →

I'm a little bit amazed that I even made it here! Who has an exit off of a 65 MPH highway that drops down to 15 MPH? Without serious forewarning? I almost flew off of that curve! That was crazy! Seriously! At least I got to look at another clock tower. And you know what … Continue reading 394. Benton, Saline County (AR20) →

Again, no objections to the courthouse. The seasonal stuff is a bit harder to avoid at night, seeing that it is usually either illuminated or incandescent. As much as I try to avoid it, primarily because I would prefer the pictures to be timeless, there was no getting around this Christmas tree. And, as much … Continue reading 393. Malvern, Hot Springs County (AR19) →

Look at all that brick... I'm OK with this courthouse. Especially the clock tower. I find I'm beginning to enjoy them as an architectural feature. It's strange to me that one would even have favorite architectural features, much less that I would begin to develop them. And it seems I am beginning to do just … Continue reading 392. Arkadelphia, Clark County (AR18) →