About this property
Powhatan Historic State Park (formerly Powhatan Courthouse State Park) is a 9.1-acre (3.7 ha) Arkansas state park in Lawrence County, Arkansas in the United States. The park contains the 1888 Powhatan courthouse which served as the home of county government from 1869 to 1968. Today the structure displays items of cultural and historical significance and hosts the park's Visitor Center.
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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 88003205. It was listed on October 15, 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 Powhatan Jail listed on the National Register?
Powhatan Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Powhatan Jail?
Powhatan Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Powhatan Jail?
The period of significance for Powhatan Jail is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1869.
Can I research the history near Powhatan Jail?
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