I thought I'd take a breather for couple of days before starting my next research project. Here are the counties of origin for the original companies of the 8th Arkansas --

Co. A—Jackson county
Co. B—Jackson county
Co. C—Independence county
Co. D—Independence county
Co. E—Independence county
Co. F—White county
Co. G—Jackson county
Co. H—Independence county [that portion now encompassed by Cleburne county]
Co. I—Jackson county
Co. K—Randolph county