About this property
The Old Pocahontas Post Office is located at 109 Van Bibber Street in downtown Pocahontas, Arkansas. It is a single-story square brick building with a flat roof highlighted by a concrete cornice. It was built in 1936–37 with funding from the Works Progress Administration, and is a local example of restrained Art Deco architecture.
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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 02000488. It was listed on May 15, 2002.
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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 Pocahontas Post Office listed on the National Register?
Pocahontas Post Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Pocahontas Post Office?
Pocahontas Post Office is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pocahontas Post Office?
The period of significance for Pocahontas Post Office is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1936.
Can I research the history near Pocahontas Post Office?
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