About this property
The Pyatt Tunnel is a historic railroad tunnel in Marion County, Arkansas. It is a 660-foot (200 m) tunnel, hewn through bedrock beneath a ridge north of Crooked Creek and southeast of the city of Pyatt. The tunnel's portals are unimproved, and the tunnel itself has no concrete reinforcement, unlike other tunnels on the White River Division of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, which passes through it.
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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 07000953. It was listed on September 18, 2007.
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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 Pyatt Tunnel listed on the National Register?
Pyatt Tunnel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Pyatt Tunnel?
Pyatt Tunnel is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pyatt Tunnel?
The period of significance for Pyatt Tunnel is recorded as the modern era.
Can I research the history near Pyatt Tunnel?
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