About this property
The Old Huntington Jail is a historic jail at 223 East Broadway in Huntington, Arkansas. It is a single-story stone structure, fashioned out of courses of cut stone. It was built in 1888 by the Kansas and Texas Coal Company, a mining concern that platted and founded Huntington in 1887.
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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 08000944. It was listed on September 23, 2008.
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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 Huntington Jail listed on the National Register?
Old Huntington Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 23, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Old Huntington Jail?
Old Huntington Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old Huntington Jail?
The period of significance for Old Huntington Jail is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1887.
Can I research the history near Old Huntington Jail?
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