About this property
The Huntsville Commercial Historic District encompasses the historic elements of the business district of Huntsville, Arkansas, the county seat of Madison County. It covers an area three blocks by two, extending east–west between Hughes and Harris Streets, and north–south between War Eagle and Church Streets. Most of the buildings in the district were built after fires swept through the town in 1902 and 1925, although the Madison County Courthouse is an Art Deco structure built in 1939.
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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 08000705. It was listed on July 23, 2008.
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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 Huntsville Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Huntsville Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Huntsville Commercial Historic District?
Huntsville Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Huntsville Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Huntsville Commercial Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1902.
Can I research the history near Huntsville Commercial Historic District?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Huntsville Commercial Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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