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Arkansas County
Conway County, Arkansas
Winrock Farm and Winthrop Rockefeller's Arkansas legacy - from Winrock Farm on Petit Jean Mountain (Winthrop Rockefeller - grandson of Standard Oil founder John D. Rockefeller, Arkansas Governor 1967-1971, and transformative figure in Arkansas's modern development - established Winrock Farm on Petit Jean Mountain as a model agricultural operation and his personal Arkansas home, and the Winrock International development organization he founded continues operating from the site) to Petit Jean State Park (Arkansas's first state park, established 1923 - the sandstone bluffs and Cedar Creek Canyon on Petit Jean Mountain provide hiking, waterfalls, and one of Arkansas's most beloved outdoor experiences).
County SeatMorrilton
Population21,000
Founded1825
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Office: Conway County Office of Emergency Management
Address: 117 S Moose St, Morrilton, AR 72110
Phone: (501) 354-9714
Alert System: AR Alert; CodeRed; NOAA Weather Radio
Shelter Info: Contact county OEM; Morrilton community facilities
FEMA Region: Region 6
Notes: West-central Arkansas county; Morrilton is county seat; Arkansas River runs through the county (significant flood risk); tornado corridor; Petit Jean River; Lake Winona; University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM)
Roads & Utilities
ROADS & TRANSPORTATION
County Road Dept: Conway County Road Department – (501) 354-9714
Public Transit: Very limited; demand-response; rural county on I-40
Road Conditions: ARDOT – idrivearkansas.com
Notes: I-40 runs through Morrilton (exits 107 and 108) connecting Little Rock to Fort Smith; US-64 along the Arkansas River valley; UACCM generates some campus activity; Morrilton is a regional stop on I-40; Arkansas River navigation through the county
Business & Permits
BUILDING & PERMITS
Office: Conway County – (501) 354-9714
Services: Building permits; Morrilton, Plumerville, Menifee separate
Notes: I-40 commercial development; moderate county growth; UACCM campus expansion
Veterans Services
VETERANS SERVICES
Office: Conway County Veterans Service Office – (501) 354-9714
VA Medical: Central Arkansas VA (Little Rock) – approximately 1 hour east via I-40
Services: Benefits claims, VA healthcare enrollment
Notes: I-40 access makes Little Rock VA relatively accessible; UACCM has veteran student programs
Libraries
LIBRARIES
System: Conway County Library – (501) 354-5204
Address: Morrilton area
Services: Books, public computers, Wi-Fi, children’s programs; UACCM library supplements
Notes: County library; UACCM library provides supplemental academic resources; I-40 travelers occasionally use library resources
Parks & Recreation
PARKS & RECREATION
Key Assets: Petit Jean State Park (Mount Magazine adjacent county; but Petit Jean is the most beloved and historically significant – technically in Conway County partially; “Arkansas’s first state park” designation; Cedar Falls waterfall; stunning Ozark/Arkansas River bluffs; beloved by Arkansans across generations); Morrilton-Conway County airport; Lake Winona; Arkansas River water recreation
Notes: Petit Jean State Park is one of Arkansas’s most beloved parks – Cedar Falls is one of the state’s most photographed waterfalls; the park was named by an Ozark legend of a French girl who disguised herself as a boy to follow her explorer fiancé to Arkansas; the park’s bluffs overlooking the Arkansas River valley are spectacular; Winthrop Rockefeller’s Winrock Farm (on Petit Jean Mountain) is now Winrock International agricultural research institute
GIS & Maps
GIS & MAPS
GIS Portal: Conway County GIS; Arkansas GIS – gis.arkansas.gov
Notes: County GIS; Arkansas River navigation mapping through Army Corps; Petit Jean State Park mapping through Arkansas State Parks
Animal Services
ANIMAL SERVICES
Shelter: Conway County Animal Control – (501) 354-9714
Services: Basic animal control; Morrilton area humane organizations
Notes: Rural county with modest animal services; UACCM community involvement in humane programs
Environmental & Waste
ENVIRONMENTAL / WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste: Conway County – (501) 354-9714; Morrilton city sanitation
Environmental: Arkansas DEQ; Army Corps of Engineers (Arkansas River navigation channel maintenance); Petit Jean River watershed; I-40 corridor stormwater management
Notes: Arkansas River is managed by the Army Corps of Engineers for navigation (McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System); river navigation dredging and lock operations have environmental considerations; Petit Jean Mountain’s unique ecosystem requires protection; I-40 corridor creates stormwater management needs
About Conway County
Conway County is central Arkansas’s Petit Jean Mountain and Rockefeller legacy county – Arkansas’s first state park and Winthrop Rockefeller’s transformative influence on Arkansas’s development both originate on the distinctive sandstone mesa above the Arkansas River Valley.
Petit Jean State Park – Arkansas’s first state park, established 1923 – draws hikers to Cedar Falls, the 95-foot waterfall in Cedar Creek Canyon, and the dramatic sandstone bluffs of Petit Jean Mountain. The park’s Mather Lodge is one of Arkansas’s most beloved lodging destinations.
Winthrop Rockefeller’s Winrock Farm transformed Conway County agriculture and influenced Arkansas politics and economic development.
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Local DHS office: Morrilton (confirm via dhs.arkansas.gov)
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Courts & Legal
Conway County Circuit Clerk at 117 S. Moose Street, Morrilton, AR 72110, phone 501-354-9621, handles probate.
Senior Services
Area Agency on Aging: Arkansas River Valley Area Agency on Aging — serves Conway County
Meals on Wheels, transportation, senior centers
Marriage & Vital Records
Marriage licenses, divorce records, and birth & death certificates are handled by the following office(s):
COUNTY CLERK
117 S. Moose St., Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9621
CIRCUIT CLERK (Deeds, Court Records)
117 S. Moose St., Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9621
Genealogy
County-level record sources
Conway County Clerk, Probate Division (marriage licenses, will and estate case files – see Probate section above)
Local societies
Conway County Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 865, Morrilton, AR 72110, [email protected]
River Valley Genealogy Society, P.O. Box 830, Morrilton, AR 72110, [email protected]
Probate & Estate
Losing someone and having to deal with courts and paperwork at the same time is hard. This section won’t make that easier, but it should tell you what to expect, what it costs, and where to go – so at least you’re not walking in blind.
Where to go
In Conway County, probate matters are handled by the County Clerk’s Office, while other Circuit Court matters go through the separate Circuit Clerk.
Conway County Clerk – Probate Division 117 S. Moose Street, Suite 202, Morrilton, AR 72110 (501) 354-9621 (Probate/County Clerk); (501) 354-9617 (Circuit Clerk, other case types) Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Step 1: figure out which path applies
Arkansas has one of the more generous small-estate thresholds in the country, so check this first.
Small Estate Affidavit – for estates where total property value (after debts, excluding the homestead and statutory spousal/minor-child allowances) is $100,000 or less. Available 45 days after the death. Filed using Form 23 (Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee) under Ark. Code § 28-41-101 – no personal representative is appointed, and no full administration is needed.
Independent Administration – available when the will authorizes it, or when all heirs agree to it. The personal representative acts with minimal court oversight at each step.
Supervised Administration – the traditional, more heavily court-involved track; used for contested estates or when independent administration isn’t available or agreed to.
Administration with Will Annexed – used when a valid will doesn’t name an executor, or the named executor can’t or won’t serve.
If using the small estate affidavit
Wait at least 45 days after the death.
Confirm the estate’s total value (after debts, excluding homestead and statutory allowances) is $100,000 or less and there are no unresolved claims against the estate.
Complete Form 23, the Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee, listing the property and heirs.
File it with the Probate Clerk, or present it with a certified death certificate directly to banks or other institutions holding the property.
If filing for independent or supervised administration
Gather the original will (if any), a certified death certificate, a list of assets/debts, and names of heirs.
File a Petition for Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative (Form 3, if there’s a will) or a Petition for Appointment of Administrator/Administratrix (Form 2, if there isn’t) with the Probate Division. Filing fee is $165.
If there’s a will, the court formally admits it to probate; the court then issues Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration.
The personal representative must file an inventory of estate assets within 2 months of appointment.
Creditor notice must be published in a local newspaper, plus direct notice to known creditors; creditors then have 6 months from the date of first publication to file claims.
If independent administration applies, the personal representative can act on most matters without seeking court approval at each step.
After debts are resolved, the personal representative files a final settlement with the court; once approved, the estate closes.
What it costs
Small estate affidavit: no separate court filing fee (a nominal recording fee may apply depending on what’s being transferred).
Formal probate filing fee: $165 (may vary somewhat by county).
Personal representative and attorney compensation: no fixed statutory rate – courts typically look to roughly 2–5% of the estate’s value as a reasonable baseline, subject to court approval as “just and reasonable.”
No state estate tax or inheritance tax in Arkansas.
Probate filings, estate administration, and guardianship matters are handled by the following office(s):
Public Safety & Arrests
Arrest records, inmate search, and law enforcement services are handled by the following office(s):
SHERIFF
100 E. Church St., Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-1411
Health & Human Services
Offices & Contacts
Health services, social services, and assistance programs are handled by the following office(s):
Health Unit
(501) 354-2455
DHS / SNAP / Medicaid
(800) 482-8988
Public Health Information
PUBLIC HEALTH
Office: Conway County Health Unit – (501) 354-9201
Services: Immunizations, WIC, family planning, STI testing, environmental health, vital records
Hospital: Conway Regional Medical Center Extension / CHI St. Vincent Morrilton – (501) 977-2300
Notes: Small hospital serving the county; specialty care via I-40 to Little Rock; Arkansas River valley rural health dynamics
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County Facts
County Seat: Morrilton
Population: 21,000
Area: 554 sq mi
Established: 1825
Tier: 3
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