About this property
The Jackson Guards Memorial is a sculpture commemorating the Jackson Guards, a unit of the Confederate Army, in Arkansas's Jacksonport State Park. The sculpture stands at Washington and Avenue Streets in the park, and depicts a standing male soldier, holding with both hands a rifle, butt on the ground. The marble sculpture is about 6 feet (1.8 m) tall, and is mounted on a granite base 20 feet (6.1 m) tall and 10 feet (3.0 m) square.
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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 96000465. It was listed on April 25, 1996.
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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 Guards Memorial listed on the National Register?
Jackson Guards Memorial was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 25, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Jackson Guards Memorial?
Jackson Guards Memorial is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Jackson Guards Memorial?
The period of significance for Jackson Guards Memorial is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Jackson Guards Memorial?
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