About this property
The Iron Springs Recreation Area is a roadside picnic area on Arkansas Highway 7, north of Jessieville in the Ouachita National Forest. The area has three shelters for picnicking, vault toilets, and an accessible trail for viewing the springs in the area. The facilities were largely built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s, with two shelters and the nearby dam listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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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 93001091. It was listed on October 19, 1993.
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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 Iron Springs Shelter No. 1 listed on the National Register?
Iron Springs Shelter No. 1 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 19, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Iron Springs Shelter No. 1?
Iron Springs Shelter No. 1 is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Iron Springs Shelter No. 1?
The period of significance for Iron Springs Shelter No. 1 is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Iron Springs Shelter No. 1?
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