Nestled in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley, Morrilton (population 6,722) is conveniently located between Conway and Ru ... ssellville, AR along I-40. Forty-five minutes from our capital city, Morrilton residents embrace a rural lifestyle while having the convenience of nearby cities. As the county seat of Conway County, Morrilton is a residential, agricultural, and scenic focal point in the county. Located minutes from Petit Jean Mountain, home of Arkansas’s flagship state park, residents are able to enjoy the beautiful outdoors year round. Morrilton is also home to the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM). read more