About this property
The Monroe County Courthouse is located at Courthouse Square in Clarendon, the county seat of Monroe County, Arkansas. It is a large brick building with Classical Revival features, designed by the architect Charles L. Thompson and built in 1911. It has low octagonal towers topped by tile roofs at each corner, and a tall clocktower on its main facade.
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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 76000439. It was listed on October 13, 1976.
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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 Monroe County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Monroe County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 13, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Monroe County Courthouse?
Monroe County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Monroe County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Monroe County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1911.
Can I research the history near Monroe County Courthouse?
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