This piece of past Crittenden County History was located on the side of the old clerk's office that was located next to the Court House. It was torn down in 1961 with the old court house to make room for the new Court House that was built in 1961. Here is the history of the once fascinating item.
The Crittenden Press, Nov. 4, 1954
Offering a new interest to local folks as well as visitors, a new mineral display case has recently been erected on the outside wall of the County Clerk's office on the Courthouse Square.
Attractive and unusual specimens of fluorspar and other minerals from this area will soon be placed in the exhibit case.
It's easy visibility from Main Street, plus display lights to show off the specimens at night, is expected to attract many out-of-town visitors and call attention to our resources in this area. Mr. Ben E. Clement is pictured standing in front of the new display.
Citizens are invited to submit unusual or interesting specimens for the exhibit which may include fluorspar samples, "coal plant fossils" and other unusual specimens. Contribution will be acknowledged on an identification card placed on each specimen displayed.
The new mineral display case has been made possible by the Crittenden County Development Association and by a committee formed for this purpose, consisting of Mr. B. E. Clement and Mayor Sylvan Clark.
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