About this property
The Van Buren Confederate Monument is located in front of the Crawford County Courthouse in Van Buren, Arkansas. Built in 1899 by the Mary Lee Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the structure was initially erected in Fairview Cemetery. Honoring Confederate dead from the Battle of Pea Ridge, Battle of Prairie Grove, and the Battle of Wilson's Creek, the Sons of the Confederacy requested the memorial be relocated to the courthouse lawn in 1906, and it has remained there ever…
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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 96000461. It was listed on April 25, 1996.
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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 Van Buren Confederate Monument listed on the National Register?
Van Buren Confederate Monument was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 25, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Van Buren Confederate Monument?
Van Buren Confederate Monument is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Van Buren Confederate Monument?
The period of significance for Van Buren Confederate Monument is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1899.
Can I research the history near Van Buren Confederate Monument?
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