Mississippi County

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY

Origin/meaning

Adopted in 2000.

This county seal is composed of elements taken from various government seals of states and federal institutions.

A federal eagle with the olive branch in its right claw is the centerpiece, signifying a people intent on peace

13 arrows in its left claw signifying its ability to wage war, the number of arrows in reference to the original 13 colonies.

The breast plate sits center of the eagle and in the lower center portion of the seal itself and is divided into two sections. The top half is a banner type version of the United States flag with white stars on a blue background making up the top portion and alternating red and white vertical strips beneath.

On the lower half of the shield is a likeness of the Arkansas state flag.

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