About this property
The Rife Farmstead is a historic farm property in rural Benton County, Arkansas. Located on the west side of County Road 47 about 1.25 miles (2.01 km) north of its junction with Arkansas Highway 264, it consists of a single-story Bungalow-style stone house with a front-gable roof, and a side gable projecting portico. The house was built in 1928 by Luther Rife, and is unusual in this rural setting, where most houses are vernacular in form.
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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 87002380. It was listed on January 28, 1988.
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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 Rife Farmstead listed on the National Register?
Rife Farmstead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 28, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Rife Farmstead?
Rife Farmstead is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Rife Farmstead?
The period of significance for Rife Farmstead is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1928.
Can I research the history near Rife Farmstead?
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