About this property
The Arkansas City High School was a comprehensive public high school serving students between 1910 and 2004 in Arkansas City, Arkansas, United States. Since 2005, the original 1910 building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has served as an annex of the neighboring Desha County Courthouse. It was a part of the Arkansas City School District.
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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 84000005. It was listed on October 3, 1984.
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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 Arkansas City High School listed on the National Register?
Arkansas City High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Arkansas City High School?
Arkansas City High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Arkansas City High School?
The period of significance for Arkansas City High School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1910.
Can I research the history near Arkansas City High School?
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