About this property
The Mississippi County Courthouse is a courthouse at Poplar Street and Hale Avenue in Osceola, Arkansas, United States, one of two county seats of Mississippi County, built in 1912. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The courthouse was built in the Classic Revival style by John Gainsford and anchors the Osceola town 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 78000612. It was listed on December 13, 1978.
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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 Mississippi County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Mississippi County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 13, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Mississippi County Courthouse?
Mississippi County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mississippi County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Mississippi County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1912.
Can I research the history near Mississippi County Courthouse?
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