About this property
The Old State House, formerly called the Arkansas State House, is the oldest surviving state capitol building west of the Mississippi River. It was the capitol building of Arkansas from 1842 to 1912, when the new Arkansas State Capitol was completed. It was the site of the secession convention, as well as the fourth constitutional convention when delegates agreed to ensure voting rights for freedmen and establish public education.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 69000037. It was listed on December 2, 1969.
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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 State House listed on the National Register?
Old State House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1969.
What type of historic resource is Old State House?
Old State House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Old State House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Old State House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Old State House?
The period of significance for Old State House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1842.
Can I research the history near Old State House?
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