About this property
The Jasper Commercial Historic District encompasses the historic commercial center of Jasper, Arkansas. It includes the Newton County Courthouse, a 1930s Works Progress Administration building, and buildings that line the courthouse square, as well as some of the streets radiating from it. Built between the 1880s and 1940s, the district includes a high quality collection of commercial buildings constructed out of local stone.
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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 09001255. It was listed on January 21, 2010.
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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 Jasper Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Jasper Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 2010.
What type of historic resource is Jasper Commercial Historic District?
Jasper Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Jasper Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Jasper Commercial Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Jasper Commercial Historic District?
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