In 1876, the United States hosted its first World s Fair in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. World s Fairs in the United States invited participation from each state, with each state funding its own building and displays. Arkansas participation in numerous world s fairs in the United States presented an opportunity to advertise the state s accomplishments and promote settlement.
As documented by the 2020 U.S. Census, Calhoun County has the smallest population among Arkansas' 75 counties. Located in the piney woods of south central Arkansas, Calhoun County, with Hampton as its county seat, has 5,113 residents. It was 75th in population in the 2010 census, coming in at 5,368. The county has been losing population for a full century; the high point was 1920 when it stood at 11,807.