About this property
The Walnut Ridge Commercial Historic District encompasses the historic town center of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, the county seat of Lawrence County. The district includes a four-block stretch of Main Street (United States Route 412) on the northwest side of the railroad tracks, and extends for one and sometimes two blocks on either side. Walnut Ridge was founded as a railroad town in 1875, and soon became a leading economic center in the county. Most of its historic downtown consists of vernacular commercial architecture dating to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, built of masonry and brick, and one or two stories in height. Notable buildings include the 1924 Swan Theatre at 222 West Main Street, the 1935 Old Walnut Ridge Post Office at 225 West Main (now housing the Times Dispatch), and the 1965 Lawrence County Courthouse at 315 West Main, which replaced a c.
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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 10000286. It was listed on May 27, 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 Walnut Ridge Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Walnut Ridge Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 2010.
What type of historic resource is Walnut Ridge Commercial Historic District?
Walnut Ridge Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Walnut Ridge Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Walnut Ridge Commercial Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Walnut Ridge Commercial Historic District?
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