Texarkana and Fort Smith Railway Depot
National Register of Historic Places

Texarkana and Fort Smith Railway Depot

Wilton, Little River County, Arkansas
Listed
January 24, 2008
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
07001428

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. It was originally located closer to the tracks, housing facilities for both passengers and freight, but was moved about 400 feet (120 m) after its sale into private hands. The building has architecturally distinctive Stick-style bracing in its eaves. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

Location

Wilton, Little River County, Arkansas
33.74222, -94.14908

Categories

TRANSPORTATION
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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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.

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