About this property
Twelve Oaks, or the J.W. Bass House, is a historic farm estate at 7210 Arkansas Highway 7 South in rural Boone County, Arkansas, south of Harrison. The main house is a dramatic and architecturally eclectic two-story building with a variety of Craftsman, Colonial Revival, and Mission style details. It is a stucco-finished concrete construction, whose roof has exposed rafter tails, and was originally finished in tile, replaced after a 1973 tornado extensively damaged the property.
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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 09001237. It was listed on January 20, 2010.
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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 Twelve Oaks listed on the National Register?
Twelve Oaks was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 20, 2010.
What type of historic resource is Twelve Oaks?
Twelve Oaks is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Twelve Oaks?
The period of significance for Twelve Oaks is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Twelve Oaks?
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