About this property
Spring Lake Recreation Area is located in the Magazine Ranger District of the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest in Yell County north of Danville, Arkansas. Constructed in 1937 with Works Progress Administration (WPA) funds, Spring Lake's rustic native stone and log Civilian Conservation Corp style structures include two picnic pavilions and developed picnic sites, a bathhouse, two swimming platforms, the Spring Lake Bridge, walkways, stone walls, and the lake's dam, which impounds Spring Creek at the lake's southern end. The recreation area also includes 13 campsites. The area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995 as the Spring Lake Recreation Area Historic District .
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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 94001613. It was listed on September 10, 1995.
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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 Spring Lake Recreation Area Historic District listed on the National Register?
Spring Lake Recreation Area Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 10, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Spring Lake Recreation Area Historic District?
Spring Lake Recreation Area Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Spring Lake Recreation Area Historic District?
The period of significance for Spring Lake Recreation Area Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1937.
Can I research the history near Spring Lake Recreation Area Historic District?
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