Harrisburg Commercial Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Harrisburg Commercial Historic District

Harrisburg, Poinsett County, Arkansas
Listed
September 17, 2009
Type
District
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
09000736

About this property

The Harrisburg Commercial Historic District encompasses the historic civic and commercial heart of Harrisburg, Arkansas, the county seat of Poinsett County, located in the far northeastern part of the state. The district encompasses the buildings surrounding Court Square, where the Poinsett County Courthouse is located, and extends a short way north and south on Main and East Streets. Although Harrisburg was founded in 1856, its substantial growth did not begin until after the arrival of the railroad in the 1880s. The oldest building in the district is the Harrisburg State Bank building at 100 North Main. The courthouse is a grand Classical Revival structure built in 1917. Most of the district buildings were built before the Great Depression, using brick or masonry construction. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. Separately listed buildings in the district include the courthouse and the Modern News Building at 216 North Main.

Location

Harrisburg, Poinsett County, Arkansas
35.56522, -90.71747

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Poinsett County Courthouse
Industrial
0.1 mi
Modern News Building
Modern
0.4 mi
Bacon Hotel
Industrial
6 mi
Hubbard Rice Dryer
Industrial
7.6 mi
Judd Hill Cotton Gin
Industrial
11.5 mi

Questions about this property

When was Harrisburg Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?

Harrisburg Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 17, 2009.

What type of historic resource is Harrisburg Commercial Historic District?

Harrisburg Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Harrisburg Commercial Historic District?

The period of significance for Harrisburg Commercial Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1856.

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