About this property
The Jackson County Courthouse is located along Main Street (Arkansas Highway 367) in the center of Newport, Arkansas, the county seat of Jackson County. It is a Late Victorian brick building, with a protruding three-story square tower. It was built in 1892, and is one of the state's oldest courthouses.
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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 76000421. It was listed on November 18, 1976.
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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 Jackson County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Jackson County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 18, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Jackson County Courthouse?
Jackson County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Jackson County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Jackson County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1892.
Can I research the history near Jackson County Courthouse?
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