About this property
The Hamburg Commercial Historic District of Hamburg, Arkansas, encompasses the historic heart of the town. It is centered on the Town Square, where the Ashley County Courthouse stood until it was demolished in the 1960s, and includes a two-block area surrounding the square. Most of the buildings (out of 24 in the district) are brick buildings that were built before 1920. The square is now a grassy park with a gazebo. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
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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 08001333. It was listed on March 23, 2009.
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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 Hamburg Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Hamburg Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 23, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Hamburg Commercial Historic District?
Hamburg Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hamburg Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Hamburg Commercial Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1920.
Can I research the history near Hamburg Commercial Historic District?
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