About this property
Harvey's Grocery and Texaco Station is a historic retail establishment at 3241 Arkansas Highway 24, between Camden and Chidester, Arkansas. The single-story concrete block building was built in 1940 by Henry Harvey, replacing a log structure that had previously housed his retail establishment. The building is one of the best-preserved examples of 1940s vernacular general stores and gas stations in the Camden area.
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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 01000524. It was listed on May 24, 2001.
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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 Harvey's Grocery and Texaco Station listed on the National Register?
Harvey's Grocery and Texaco Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 24, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Harvey's Grocery and Texaco Station?
Harvey's Grocery and Texaco Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Harvey's Grocery and Texaco Station?
The period of significance for Harvey's Grocery and Texaco Station is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1940.
Can I research the history near Harvey's Grocery and Texaco Station?
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