Square Rock Dipping Vat
About this property
The Square Rock Dipping Vat is a historic former cattle dipping facility in Ouachita National Forest, northeast of Waldron, Arkansas. It is located south of Square Rock Creek, off a forest road that runs south from County Road 94. It is a partially buried U-shaped concrete structure, with a concrete pad at one end, through which cattle were directed to dip them with chemical treatment for Texas tick fever.
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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 06000464. It was listed on June 6, 2006.
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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 Square Rock Dipping Vat listed on the National Register?
Square Rock Dipping Vat was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 6, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Square Rock Dipping Vat?
Square Rock Dipping Vat is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Square Rock Dipping Vat?
The period of significance for Square Rock Dipping Vat is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Square Rock Dipping Vat?
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