About this property
The Argenta Historic District encompasses significant historic elements of central North Little Rock, Arkansas. The area that is now central North Little Rock was known as Argenta when it was first settled, and remained unincorporated until it was annexed to Little Rock in 1890. William Faucette, a leading Argenta politician and businessman, orchestrated the incorporation of North Little Rock just beyond the annexed area in 1901, and then made a successful petition to separate Argenta from Little Rock into the new municipality in 1903. Subsequent attempts to rename North Little Rock to Argenta have failed. The district consists of two discontinuous areas, one commercial and the other residential.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 06001217. It was listed on March 8, 2007.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Argenta Historic District (Boundary Increase II) listed on the National Register?
Argenta Historic District (Boundary Increase II) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 8, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Argenta Historic District (Boundary Increase II)?
Argenta Historic District (Boundary Increase II) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Argenta Historic District (Boundary Increase II)?
The period of significance for Argenta Historic District (Boundary Increase II) is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1890.
Can I research the history near Argenta Historic District (Boundary Increase II)?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Argenta Historic District (Boundary Increase II) will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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