Charleston Commercial Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Charleston Commercial Historic District

Charleston, Franklin County, Arkansas
Listed
May 28, 2008
Type
District
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
08000462

About this property

The Charleston Commercial Historic District encompasses the historic commercial center of Charleston, Arkansas. Extending along East Main Street (Arkansas Highway 22) between Tilden Street and Arkansas Highway 217, the district includes primarily single-story masonry commercial buildings built between 1900 and 1940. Notable exceptions are the Franklin County Courthouse, Southern District, and the Methodist Episcopal Church. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

Location

Charleston, Franklin County, Arkansas
35.29885, -94.03646

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTCOMMERCE
Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Franklin County Courthouse, Southern District
Industrial
0.2 mi
Singleton Family Cemetery
Civil War
2.4 mi
Chism, Dr. Stephen N., House
Industrial
7.8 mi
Saint Anthony's Catholic Church
Industrial
8.8 mi
State Highway 96 Bridge
Industrial
11.8 mi

Nearby Battles

Shelby's 1863 Raid — Skirmish at Booneville (Logan County)
1863Civil War
12.6 mi

Questions about this property

When was Charleston Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?

Charleston Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 2008.

What type of historic resource is Charleston Commercial Historic District?

Charleston Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Charleston Commercial Historic District?

The period of significance for Charleston Commercial Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1900.

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