Pottsville Commercial Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Pottsville Commercial Historic District

Pottsville, Pope County, Arkansas
Listed
January 20, 2005
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
04001510

About this property

The Pottsville Commercial Historic District is a small collection of early 20th-century commercial buildings located on East Ash Street in Pottsville, Arkansas. The district features the former Falls and Sinclair store, built in 1887, along with a row of three interconnected brick buildings: the Pottsville Citizen's Bank (1913), and the Shue and Pryor stores, both built in the 1920s. Historically, Pottsville has historically served as a commercial supply and business district for the surrounding agricultural areas. In recognition of its historical significance, the district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Location

155,160,162 and 164 E. Ash St.
Pottsville, Pope County, Arkansas
35.25203, -93.04745

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMERCE
Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Pottsville Dipping Vat
Industrial
0 mi
Pottsville Citizen's Bank
Industrial
0.2 mi
Potts Inn
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0.3 mi
Old South Restaurant
Pre Contact
4.3 mi
Wilson House
Industrial
4.9 mi

Nearby Battles

Skirmish at Dardanelle, Arkansas
1863Civil War
6.4 mi
Price's Raid — Crossing of Arkansas River (1864)
1864Civil War
6.7 mi
Skirmish at Lewisburg (Conway County)
1864Civil War
13.6 mi

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

Pottsville Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 20, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Pottsville Commercial Historic District?

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

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

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

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