About this property
The Dumas Commercial Historic District encompasses the historic commercial heart of the rural community of Dumas, Arkansas, United States, in the Mississippi River delta region of southeastern Arkansas. The town of Dumas was established in 1904, after the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway was built through the farm of William Dumas.
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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 07000446. It was listed on May 21, 2007.
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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 Dumas Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Dumas Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Dumas Commercial Historic District?
Dumas Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dumas Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Dumas Commercial Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1904.
Can I research the history near Dumas Commercial Historic District?
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