About this property
The Springfield to Fayetteville Road-Elkhorn Tavern Segment is a section of historic 19th-century roadway in Pea Ridge National Military Park in northwestern Arkansas. It is a dirt road, about 1 mile (1.6 km) long and 18 to 20 feet (5.5 to 6.1 m) wide, that was built in 1835. The first major road through northwestern Arkansas, it connected Fayetteville, Arkansas with Springfield, Missouri.
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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 05000484. It was listed on May 25, 2005.
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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 Springfield to Fayetteville Road-Elkhorn Tavern Segment listed on the National Register?
Springfield to Fayetteville Road-Elkhorn Tavern Segment was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 25, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Springfield to Fayetteville Road-Elkhorn Tavern Segment?
Springfield to Fayetteville Road-Elkhorn Tavern Segment is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Springfield to Fayetteville Road-Elkhorn Tavern Segment?
The period of significance for Springfield to Fayetteville Road-Elkhorn Tavern Segment is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1835.
Can I research the history near Springfield to Fayetteville Road-Elkhorn Tavern Segment?
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