Wilson Park Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Wilson Park Historic District

Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas
Listed
March 30, 1995
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
95000365

About this property

The Wilson Park Historic District (sometimes Rock House Historic District) is a historic district in Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA, located just northeast of the University of Arkansas. The district consists of several residential buildings that developed during the late 19th and early 20th Century near Wilson Park just north of Dickson Street, the city's primary entertainment district. Wilson Park Historic District includes 47 contributing buildings. The Wilson Park Historic District is located directly south of Wilson Park in Fayetteville north of the Fayetteville Historic Square and northeast of the University of Arkansas. It is bounded on the south by Maple Street and contains homes on both sides of Ila Street from Highland Avenue on the east and Vandeventer Avenue to the west. A few additional contributing properties are located along Davidson Street, along the eastern boundary of the district. National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington County, Arkansas

Location

Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas
36.07107, -94.16312

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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Gregg House
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Nearby Battles

Skirmish at Fayetteville (April 1863)
1863Civil War
0.7 mi
Fayetteville Arkansas 1863
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0.7 mi
Battle of Fayetteville (First)
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Questions about this property

When was Wilson Park Historic District listed on the National Register?

Wilson Park Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 1995.

What type of historic resource is Wilson Park Historic District?

Wilson Park Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Wilson Park Historic District?

The period of significance for Wilson Park Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.

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