About this property
The Dortch Plantation, also known as the William P. Dortch House or the Marlsgate Plantation, is an historic house near Scott, Arkansas. Dortch House is the only plantation home in Arkansas that is fully furnished in the antebellum period style and available for tours and private events. The house and parts of the plantation were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
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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 75000397. It was listed on December 6, 1975.
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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 Dortch Plantation listed on the National Register?
Dortch Plantation was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 6, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Dortch Plantation?
Dortch Plantation is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dortch Plantation?
The period of significance for Dortch Plantation is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near Dortch Plantation?
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