The only thing I hate more than driving on winding mountain roads is driving on winding mountain roads in the middle of the night. Therefore, I was incredibly relieved to pull in in front of the courthouse. After a moment, my complete and utter confusion kicked in. This courthouse subverted a couple of my standard … Continue reading 638. Jasper, Newton County (AR57) →

The courthouse was nice enough and all, but this was my first taste of the scourge of my photography around this time of year, early Christmas decorations.  Christmas already takes up a lot of time it shouldn’t receive and doesn’t deserve.  Many people seem to act as if the Christmas season begins with the end … Continue reading 637. Huntsville, Madison County (AR56) →

Welcome back to Arkansas, Folks.  I don’t know what I expected when I got here, but I was pretty impressed with the town.  Of course, if I had a minimum of research, I would have known it’s the second largest city in Arkansas and home to the University of Arkansas.  It was a big city … Continue reading 636. Fayetteville, Washington County (AR55) →

So, remember back in Rison when I mentioned that “a county…[would] be discussed at greater length in the near future”?  Well, the future is now!  May I note that the shot of the courthouse is really good under the circumstances.  Especially considering there's no light on the courthouse itself.  There were a couple of streetlamps … Continue reading 635. Star City, Lincoln County (AR54) →

More square towered proof that I have the observational skills of a marmot.  At this point, I think they’re almost following me around, intent on reminding me of my folly.  That said, it is a stunning edifice.  It shares a similar style with a lot of smaller courthouses, but with a much grander scale.  It … Continue reading 634. Newport, Jackson County (AR53) →

This courthouse I like.  It reminds me of Georgetown with the dome and all.  It also offers a useful instructional opportunity for the Future Arborists of America.  Notice how the front is partially obstructed by trees?  Not bad, but not great.  On the other hand… …the back is unencumbered by them.  See how gorgeous it … Continue reading 633. Harrisburg, Poinsett County (AR52) →

Well, it was the 70’s (I assume).  This courthouse does not spark joy.  In fact, if fills me with a bit of a…revulsion?  That’s too strong a word.  What’s a word that describes less than revulsion but more than apathy?  Disdain perhaps?  I think I’m going to go with that.  At least that disdain was … Continue reading 632. Wynne, Cross County (AR51) →

This reminds me so much of Desha County that it almost hurts.  Except for the whitewashing, I mean.  I am now convinced that I have never noticed square towers even though I’ve been seeing them all over the southern United States.  That said, this is a nice red brick edifice.  This is also a complete … Continue reading 631. Augusta, Woodruff County (AR50) →

Get a load of that gorgeous old lady!  There’s something quite stunning about her in the pre-morning light.  OK, maybe that’s not actually “pre-morning” light.  One interesting thing from a lighting perspective is how the ground illumination seems so much whiter than the tower illumination, which is yellowish.  I don’t know if that’s an accidental … Continue reading 630. Searcy, White County (AR49) →

I’m about 85% sure (within two standard deviations) that this is the front of the courthouse.  It has an annex sticking off to the side that’s weirdly positioned, but having monuments out front allays some of my uncertainty on that front.  Questions aside, it’s an attractive building and I don’t dislike it, though I admit … Continue reading 629. Conway, Faulkner County (AR48) →