About this property
The Texarkana and Fort Smith Railway Depot is a historic railroad station on Texarkana Avenue in Wilton, Arkansas. Built c. 1893, this single-story wood-frame structure is the only surviving station built by the Texarkana and Fort Smith Railway, which only existed as an independent entity from 1885 to 1892.
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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 07001428. It was listed on January 24, 2008.
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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 Texarkana and Fort Smith Railway Depot listed on the National Register?
Texarkana and Fort Smith Railway Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 24, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Texarkana and Fort Smith Railway Depot?
Texarkana and Fort Smith Railway Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Texarkana and Fort Smith Railway Depot?
The period of significance for Texarkana and Fort Smith Railway Depot is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1885.
Can I research the history near Texarkana and Fort Smith Railway Depot?
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