Clinton Commercial Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Clinton Commercial Historic District

Clinton, Van Buren County, Arkansas
Listed
May 14, 2006
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
06000410

About this property

The Clinton Commercial Historic District encompasses the historic commercial center of Clinton, Arkansas. It encompasses a roughly triangular area, bounded by Main Street, Moss Street, and United States Route 65B, extending northwest along 65B as far as Oak Street. This area's development began in the mid-19th century, but most of its buildings date from the first half of the 20th century, representing a diversity of architectural styles popular in that time period. Notable buildings in the district include the Van Buren County Courthouse and the Walter Patterson Filling Station. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

Location

Clinton, Van Buren County, Arkansas
35.59569, -92.45976

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMERCEPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTSOCIAL HISTORY
Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Joclin-Bradley-Bowling House
Industrial
0.2 mi
Van Buren County Courthouse
Industrial
0.2 mi
Patterson, Walter, Filling Station
Industrial
0.3 mi
Patterson, Walter, House
Industrial
1.1 mi
Middle Fork of the Little Red River Bridge
Industrial
9 mi

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

Clinton Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 2006.

What type of historic resource is Clinton Commercial Historic District?

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

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

The period of significance for Clinton Commercial Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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