About this property
The Dallas County Courthouse is located at the corner of Third and Oak Streets in Fordyce, Arkansas, the county seat of Dallas County. The two-story Classical Revival building was designed by Frank W. Gibb and built in 1911, three years after the county seat was moved to Fordyce from Princeton. It is the most substantial Classical Revival building in the county, and a representative early work of the architect.
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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 84000677. It was listed on March 26, 1984.
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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 Dallas County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Dallas County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 26, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Dallas County Courthouse?
Dallas County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dallas County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Dallas County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1911.
Can I research the history near Dallas County Courthouse?
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