About this property
The Parnell-Sharpe House is a historic house at 302 North 2nd Street in McGehee, Arkansas. The 1+1⁄2-story brick house was built in 1936, and is probably unique in Desha County as an example of French Eclectic architecture constructed using local materials. The house is built out of red tapestry brick, and has a roughly T-shaped plan, with a projecting element in the front (west) facade that includes a tower topped by a conical roof.
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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 89001594. It was listed on September 27, 1989.
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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 Parnell-Sharpe House listed on the National Register?
Parnell-Sharpe House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 27, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Parnell-Sharpe House?
Parnell-Sharpe House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Parnell-Sharpe House?
The period of significance for Parnell-Sharpe House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1936.
Can I research the history near Parnell-Sharpe House?
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