About this property
The McCollum-Chidester House is a historic house at 926 Washington Street NW in Camden, Arkansas. It is now a museum operated by the Ouachita County Historical Society, along with the Leake-Ingham Building at the rear of the property. The 1+1⁄2-story wood-frame house was built in 1847 by Peter McCollum and sold ten years later to Colonel John T. Chidester.
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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 71000127. It was listed on June 23, 1971.
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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 McCollum-Chidester House listed on the National Register?
McCollum-Chidester House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 23, 1971.
What type of historic resource is McCollum-Chidester House?
McCollum-Chidester House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for McCollum-Chidester House?
The period of significance for McCollum-Chidester House is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 926.
Can I research the history near McCollum-Chidester House?
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