Welcome to Historic Batesville, Arkansas

Batesville, Arkansas' second oldest city, is the county seat of Independence County. With a population of slightly more than 10,000, Batesville is located just a couple hours by highway from both Little Rock and Memphis, TN.

Batesville was was named after James Woodson Bates, who was the first territorial delegate from Arkansas to the Congress of the United States, and settled here in town. Previously, the town was named Napoleon and Polk Bayou.

Batesville and Independence County has much to offer.  Come see for yourself!

I took this Photo at St. Louis and East Main Street on Dec 27, 2011.  This photo was also featured in Today's THV article about Batesville on April 14, 2012.

GMRS Radios on Sale!

CSA monument in front of the old Courthouse