Fort Smith's Belle Grove Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Fort Smith's Belle Grove Historic District

Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas
Listed
July 15, 1973
Type
District
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
73000392

About this property

Belle Grove Historic District is a predominantly residential historic district north of the central business district of Fort Smith, Arkansas. This area became an affluent residential area not long after Fort Smith was established in 1842, and was most heavily developed between about 1870 and 1930. It is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in the state. It includes a cross-section of architectural styles popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, although its oldest building, the c. 1840 John Rogers House (400 N 8th St), is Greek Revival in style. The district is roughly bounded by North 4th, North 9th, North "B", and North "H" Streets. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Location

Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas
35.39162, -94.42098

Categories

EDUCATIONPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURECOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTSOCIAL HISTORY
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Fort Smith's Belle Grove Historic District listed on the National Register?

Fort Smith's Belle Grove Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 15, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Fort Smith's Belle Grove Historic District?

Fort Smith's Belle Grove Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fort Smith's Belle Grove Historic District?

The period of significance for Fort Smith's Belle Grove Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1840.

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