About this property
The Old Alexander House is a historic house on the campus of Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas. Originally built in rural Columbia County in 1855 by Samuel Alexander, this single-story dogtrot house is one of the oldest buildings in the county, and one of its few surviving antebellum structures. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
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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 79000435. It was listed on January 18, 1979.
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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 Old Alexander House listed on the National Register?
Old Alexander House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 18, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Old Alexander House?
Old Alexander House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old Alexander House?
The period of significance for Old Alexander House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1855.
Can I research the history near Old Alexander House?
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