Commandant's House
About this property
The Commandant's House is a historic house at 264 McClellan Drive in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. It is a single story wood-frame structure, with a side-gable main block flanked by front gable wings, giving it a U shape. The house was built in 1942 by the United States Army as the residence of the commander of the Walnut Ridge Army Flying School, and is the only building known to survive from that endeavor.
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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 09001251. It was listed on January 21, 2010.
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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 Commandant's House listed on the National Register?
Commandant's House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 2010.
What type of historic resource is Commandant's House?
Commandant's House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Commandant's House?
The period of significance for Commandant's House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1942.
Can I research the history near Commandant's House?
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