About this property
The Sulphur Springs Old School Complex Historic District encompasses a collection of connected school buildings at 512 Black Street in Sulphur Springs, Benton County, Arkansas. The main school building is a somewhat vernacular single-story brick structure with a gable-on-hip roof, built in 1941 with funding from the Works Progress Administration. Its main entrance is set in a tall arched opening decorated with buff brick.
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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 01000113. It was listed on February 16, 2001.
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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 Sulphur Springs Old School Complex Historic District listed on the National Register?
Sulphur Springs Old School Complex Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Sulphur Springs Old School Complex Historic District?
Sulphur Springs Old School Complex Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sulphur Springs Old School Complex Historic District?
The period of significance for Sulphur Springs Old School Complex Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1941.
Can I research the history near Sulphur Springs Old School Complex Historic District?
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