About this property
The Kemp Cotton Gin Historic District encompasses the only cotton gin extant in the Rohwer area of Desha County, Arkansas. The gin was built in 1950 by O. O. Kemp, a few years after the closure of the Rohwer War Relocation Center, where as many as 10,000 Japanese-Americans were interned during the Second World War. After the center's closure much of its land was returned to agricultural use, and Kemp built this gin near the Missouri Pacific Railroad line that ran through Rohwer.
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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 05000491. It was listed on May 31, 2005.
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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 Kemp Cotton Gin Historic District listed on the National Register?
Kemp Cotton Gin Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 31, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Kemp Cotton Gin Historic District?
Kemp Cotton Gin Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Kemp Cotton Gin Historic District?
The period of significance for Kemp Cotton Gin Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1950.
Can I research the history near Kemp Cotton Gin Historic District?
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