About this property
The Heber Springs Commercial Historic District encompasses the early commercial heart of Heber Springs, Arkansas. The district extends along Main Street, between Broadway and 6th Street, including several buildings along some of the cross streets. The area was developed beginning in 1881, and grew in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring a diversity of commercial architecture from that period. Prominent buildings include the Cleburne County Courthouse (1914) and the Morton Building at 101 South 3rd Street, the city's oldest surviving commercial building (1895). 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 09000266. It was listed on April 30, 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 Heber Springs Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Heber Springs Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 30, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Heber Springs Commercial Historic District?
Heber Springs Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Heber Springs Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Heber Springs Commercial Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Heber Springs Commercial Historic District?
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