About this property
The Judge Isaac C. Parker Federal Building, also known as the Fort Smith U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, was built in 1937 in Classical Revival style. It served historically as a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas, and as a post office. It was renamed in 1996 for the famous "hanging judge" Isaac C. Parker, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
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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 99001406. It was listed on December 13, 1999.
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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 Fort Smith US Post Office and Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Fort Smith US Post Office and Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 13, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Fort Smith US Post Office and Courthouse?
Fort Smith US Post Office and Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Smith US Post Office and Courthouse?
The period of significance for Fort Smith US Post Office and Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1937.
Can I research the history near Fort Smith US Post Office and Courthouse?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Fort Smith US Post Office and Courthouse will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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