Bluff Springs Church and School
National Register of Historic Places

Bluff Springs Church and School

Onia, Stone County, Arkansas
Listed
September 16, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85002210

About this property

The Bluff Springs Church and School is a historic dual-purpose building in rural northwestern Stone County, Arkansas. It is located west of Onia, near the junction of county roads 136 and 140. It is a rectangular box-constructed structure, topped by a gable roof with a small belfry on top. It is covered with weatherboard siding and rests on stone foundation. The south-facing front has a pair of entrances, symmetrically placed, and there is a shed-roof addition to the north end. Built in 1900, it is one of the oldest school buildings in the county. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Location

Onia, Stone County, Arkansas
35.92481, -92.39483

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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When was Bluff Springs Church and School listed on the National Register?

Bluff Springs Church and School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 16, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Bluff Springs Church and School?

Bluff Springs Church and School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bluff Springs Church and School?

The period of significance for Bluff Springs Church and School is recorded as the industrial era.

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