Barnett-Attwood House
National Register of Historic Places

Barnett-Attwood House

New Edinburg, Cleveland County, Arkansas
Listed
July 28, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77000247

About this property

The Barnett-Attwood House is a historic house outside New Edinburg in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It is believed to be the oldest standing structure in the county. It was built c. 1835-36 by Nathaniel Barnett, one of the earliest settlers in the area. The structure he built is a five-room dogtrot house fashioned out of hand hewn pine timbers with square notches. This original structure still rests on its original pilings, but is also supported by a brick foundation. In 1961, its owner, C. W. Attwood, a Barnett descendant, added an L-shaped addition onto the rear, and renovated the original portion of the house, carefully maintaining the appearance by using hand hewn timbers when necessary. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 29, 1977. National Register of Historic Places listings in Cleveland County, Arkansas

Location

New Edinburg, Cleveland County, Arkansas
33.78070, -92.21872

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Barnett-Attwood House listed on the National Register?

Barnett-Attwood House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 28, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Barnett-Attwood House?

Barnett-Attwood House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Barnett-Attwood House?

The period of significance for Barnett-Attwood House is recorded as the industrial era.

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