About this property
The Old Camden Post Office is a former post office building at 133 Washington Street SW in Camden, Arkansas. The two story Romanesque Revival structure was built in 1895, and is one of the city's finest brick buildings. It was described, shortly after its construction, as the "finest building between Little Rock and Texarkana".
Location
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 77000263. It was listed on May 1, 1977.
Categories
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 Camden Post Office listed on the National Register?
Old Camden Post Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 1977.
What type of historic resource is Old Camden Post Office?
Old Camden Post Office is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old Camden Post Office?
The period of significance for Old Camden Post Office is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1895.
Can I research the history near Old Camden Post Office?
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