About this property
The Cotton Plant water tower is a historic elevated steel water tower located in Cotton Plant, Arkansas. It was built in 1935 by the Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company in conjunction with the Public Works Administration as part of a project to improve the area's water supply. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008, as part of a multiple-property listing that included numerous other New Deal-era projects throughout Arkansas.
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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 08000490. It was listed on June 3, 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 Water Tower listed on the National Register?
Cotton Plant Water Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 3, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Cotton Plant Water Tower?
Cotton Plant Water Tower is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cotton Plant Water Tower?
The period of significance for Cotton Plant Water Tower is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1935.
Can I research the history near Cotton Plant Water Tower?
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