Prescott Commercial Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Prescott Commercial Historic District

Prescott, Nevada County, Arkansas
Listed
December 24, 2008
Type
District
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
08000818

About this property

The Prescott Commercial Historic District encompasses the historic commercial core of Prescott, Arkansas, the county seat of Nevada County. Prescott was laid out in 1873, after the railroad was built through the area that is now Nevada County, and the railroad has played a significant role in the city's development. The railroad today bisects the commercial core of the city, which extends for several city blocks away from the railroad. The historic district includes all of the major civic buildings of the city, including the courthouse, post office, and the old Prescott City Jail. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. It is bounded on the north side of the railroad by Elm, 3rd and Walnut Streets, and on the south by Vine and Main Streets to the east and west, and 3rd Street to the south, although the block of 3rd Street east of the courthouse is excluded, and that west of the courthouse is included.

Location

Prescott, Nevada County, Arkansas
33.80409, -93.38163

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMERCE
Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Prescott City Jail
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0 mi
Prescott City Hall
Industrial
0.1 mi
Allen Tire Company and Gas Station
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0.2 mi
Prescott & Northwestern Railroad Caboose No. 3
Industrial
0.3 mi
McKenzie, Henry, House
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0.3 mi

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

Prescott Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 2008.

What type of historic resource is Prescott Commercial Historic District?

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

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

The period of significance for Prescott Commercial Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1873.

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