National Register of Historic Places

Piggott Commercial Historic District

Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas
Listed
November 4, 2009
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
09000867

About this property

The Piggott Commercial Historic District encompasses the original center of the city of Piggott, Arkansas, as originally platted out in 1887. It is centered on the square where the Clay County courthouse is located, buildings facing the courthouse square, and also buildings along some of the adjacent streets. In addition to the courthouse (separately listed on the National Register in 2018), the district includes the c. 1910 railroad depot, city hall, two churches, the 1930s Post Office building, a cotton gin, and a grain storage yard. The town grew because of the railroad, and the plentiful timber in the area, whose harvesting fueled the early economy in the region. The oldest building in the district is the 1897 Clay County Bank at 188 West Main Street. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

Location

Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas
36.38358, -90.19231

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTCOMMERCE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Piggott Post Office
Industrial
0 mi
Clay County Courthouse, Eastern District
Industrial
0.1 mi
Pfeiffer House and Carriage House
Industrial
0.4 mi
Esso Station
Industrial
0.6 mi
Piggott National Guard Armory
Modern
0.6 mi

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When was Piggott Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?

Piggott Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 2009.

What type of historic resource is Piggott Commercial Historic District?

Piggott Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Piggott Commercial Historic District?

The period of significance for Piggott Commercial Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1887.

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