About this property
The Cotton Plant Commercial Historic District encompasses the historic civic and commercial center of the city of Cotton Plant, Arkansas. It includes about two blocks of Main Street (Arkansas Highway 38), between Elm and Ash on the south side, and between Pine and just short of Vine on the north side. The district includes 19 historically significant buildings dating, most of which were built between about 1900 and 1930. The town grew as a railroad shipping center for cotton beginning in the 1880s, but major fires in 1901 and 1924 devastated parts of its downtown, resulting in a large number of early 20th-century commercial brick buildings. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.
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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 08000946. It was listed on September 24, 2008.
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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 Plant Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Cotton Plant Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 24, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Cotton Plant Commercial Historic District?
Cotton Plant Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cotton Plant Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Cotton Plant Commercial Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.
Can I research the history near Cotton Plant Commercial Historic District?
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