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.
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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 92001620. It was listed on November 20, 1992.
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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 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.
Can I research the history near Arkansas County Courthouse-Southern District?
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