About this property
The Big Buffalo Valley Historic District, also known as the Boxley Valley Historic District, is notable as a cultural landscape in Buffalo National River. It comprises the Boxley Valley in northern Arkansas, near the town of Ponca. The valley includes a number of family-operated farms, primarily dating between 1870 and 1930.
Location
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 87000110. It was listed on July 28, 1987.
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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 Big Buffalo Valley Historic District listed on the National Register?
Big Buffalo Valley Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 28, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Big Buffalo Valley Historic District?
Big Buffalo Valley Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Big Buffalo Valley Historic District?
The period of significance for Big Buffalo Valley Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1870.
Can I research the history near Big Buffalo Valley Historic District?
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