Memphis to Little Rock Road-Henard Cemetery Road Segment
About this property
The Memphis to Little Rock Road (also known as the Military Road) was a settlement road constructed between 1819 and Reconstruction in Arkansas. The project was one of many internal improvements (infrastructure projects) to assist settlement of the Old Southwest as well as military defense of the Arkansas Territory.
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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 03000470. It was listed on May 29, 2003.
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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 Memphis to Little Rock Road-Henard Cemetery Road Segment listed on the National Register?
Memphis to Little Rock Road-Henard Cemetery Road Segment was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 29, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Memphis to Little Rock Road-Henard Cemetery Road Segment?
Memphis to Little Rock Road-Henard Cemetery Road Segment is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Memphis to Little Rock Road-Henard Cemetery Road Segment?
The period of significance for Memphis to Little Rock Road-Henard Cemetery Road Segment is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1819.
Can I research the history near Memphis to Little Rock Road-Henard Cemetery Road Segment?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Memphis to Little Rock Road-Henard Cemetery Road Segment will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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