Arkansas County Courthouse-Southern District
National Register of Historic Places

Arkansas County Courthouse-Southern District

DeWitt, Arkansas County, Arkansas
Listed
November 20, 1992
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
92001620

About this property

The Arkansas County Courthouse for the Southern District is located at Courthouse Square in the center of De Witt, Arkansas, the seat for the southern county of Arkansas County. It is a three-story brick building with Art Deco styling, designed by Little Rock architect H. Ray Burks and built in 1931. It is one of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the state. It is built in the shape of an H, with vault additions made in 1971 the only asymmetrical element. Its main entry (on the western facade) is a simple double-leaf entry with transom window, topped by a concrete panel with floral design. This is topped by a pair of large windows, with a concrete panel with signage and clock above and a raised parapet at the top. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

Location

DeWitt, Arkansas County, Arkansas
34.29523, -91.33509

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

DeWitt Commercial Historic District
Civil War
0.1 mi
DeWitt Post Office
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0.1 mi
First United Methodist Church
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0.2 mi
Halliburton House
Industrial
0.3 mi
Maxwell Street Bridge
Civil War
0.3 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Anilco 1542
1542Colonial
2.9 mi

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When was Arkansas County Courthouse-Southern District listed on the National Register?

Arkansas County Courthouse-Southern District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1992.

What type of historic resource is Arkansas County Courthouse-Southern District?

Arkansas County Courthouse-Southern District is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Arkansas County Courthouse-Southern District?

The period of significance for Arkansas County Courthouse-Southern District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1931.

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