About this property
The Woodruff County Courthouse is a historic courthouse at 500 North 3rd Street in Augusta, the county seat of Woodruff County, Arkansas. It is a monumental brick Romanesque Revival building, designed by the noted Arkansas architect Charles L. Thompson and built in 1900. It is roughly rectangular with a hip roof, but has projecting sections as well as a five-stage tower, capped by a pyramidal roof.
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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 82000959. It was listed on December 22, 1982.
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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 Woodruff County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Woodruff County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Woodruff County Courthouse?
Woodruff County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Woodruff County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Woodruff County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.
Can I research the history near Woodruff County Courthouse?
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