About this property
The Cotton Belt Railroad Depot is a historic railroad station at the junction of Main and 1st Streets in downtown Fordyce, Arkansas. The single-story brick building was built c. 1925 by the St. Louis Southwestern Railway, also commonly known as the Cotton Belt Railroad.
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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 92000608. It was listed on June 10, 1992.
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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 Cotton Belt Railroad Depot-Fordyce listed on the National Register?
Cotton Belt Railroad Depot-Fordyce was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 10, 1992.
What type of historic resource is Cotton Belt Railroad Depot-Fordyce?
Cotton Belt Railroad Depot-Fordyce is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cotton Belt Railroad Depot-Fordyce?
The period of significance for Cotton Belt Railroad Depot-Fordyce is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.
Can I research the history near Cotton Belt Railroad Depot-Fordyce?
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