About this property
The Fordyce Commercial Historic District encompasses the historic heart of Fordyce, Arkansas, the county seat of Dallas County. It encompasses four city blocks of North Main Street, between 1st and 4th, and includes properties on these adjacent streets. Fordyce was founded in 1882, and the oldest building in the district, the Nutt-Trussell Building at 202 North Main Street, was built c. 1884. Spurred by the logging industry and the Cotton Belt Railroad, Fordyce's downtown area had 25 buildings by 1901, and continued to grow over the next few decades, resulting in a concentration of period commercial architecture in its downtown. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.
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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 08000436. It was listed on May 19, 2008.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Fordyce Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Fordyce Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 19, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Fordyce Commercial Historic District?
Fordyce Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fordyce Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Fordyce Commercial Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Fordyce Commercial Historic District?
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