About this property
The DeWitt Commercial Historic District encompasses part of the historic downtown of De Witt, Arkansas, the seat of the southern district of Arkansas County. It consists of roughly six square blocks, focused on Courthouse Square, location of the Southern District Courthouse. This area was platted out when De Witt was established as the new county seat of Arkansas County in 1854, replacing the Arkansas Post, which was not centrally located within the county after numerous other counties had been carved out of its territory. The city's growth remained modest until the arrival of the railroad in the 1890s, and saw most of its civic growth between then and the 1920s. The district includes 54 historically significant buildings, 32 of which face Courthouse Square.
Location
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 10000213. It was listed on April 26, 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 DeWitt Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
DeWitt Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 26, 2010.
What type of historic resource is DeWitt Commercial Historic District?
DeWitt Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for DeWitt Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for DeWitt Commercial Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near DeWitt Commercial Historic District?
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