Good morning, Faulkner County! Did you know that there are two causes of celebration today, both of which are heavily tied to different cultures? If not, follow us! A separate post will be available with fun facts about both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day!

In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed from the Spanish port of Palos de la Frontera on behalf of Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand II, but his roots trace back to Genoa, Italy. As such, the story of his journey remains a source of pride for many Italian Americans, whose families also crossed the Atlantic. Columbus Day was created by President Harrison in 1892. Then, in commemoration of Christopher Columbus' historic journey, Congress, by joint resolution of April 30,1934, and modified in 1968, requested the President proclaim the second Monday of October as "Columbus Day". 

As a reminder, the Faulkner County Courthouse & Administrative Offices are closed today, Monday, October 9, 2023, in observance of Columbus Day & Indigenous Peoples’ Day. As always, our deputies will remain available should you need our assistance during this time. If you have an emergency, please call 911. For non-emergencies, please contact dispatch at 501-328-5906. The Faulkner County Courthouse & Administrative Offices will reopen at 8:00am on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, for normal business hours.