About this property
St. Joseph Catholic Church is a parish of the Catholic Church located in Tontitown, Arkansas, in the Diocese of Little Rock. The parish and the town were established by a group of Italian Americans led by Father Pietro Bandini, who settled in the area as miners and tenant farmers in the late 19th century.
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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 06000080. It was listed on March 2, 2006.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was St. Joseph Catholic Church listed on the National Register?
St. Joseph Catholic Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 2, 2006.
What type of historic resource is St. Joseph Catholic Church?
St. Joseph Catholic Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for St. Joseph Catholic Church?
The period of significance for St. Joseph Catholic Church is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near St. Joseph Catholic Church?
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