National Register of Historic Places

Rock Fountain Court Historic District

Springfield, Greene County, Missouri
Listed
April 1, 2003
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
03000179

About this property

Rock Fountain Court Historic District, also known as Melinda Court, is a historic traveler's accommodation and national historic district located at Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. The district encompasses 10 contributing buildings and 1 contributing structure associated with a tourist court. The district developed between about 1945 and 1952, and includes 9 tourist cabins and a large frame garage. The cabins are of frame construction and faced in masonry ranging from all dark sandstone, to white limestone accented with red brick. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

Location

2400 W. College St.
Springfield, Greene County, Missouri
37.20864, -93.32463

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Springfield Seed Co. Office and Warehouse
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Nearby Battles

Springfield (Marmaduke Raid January 1863)
1863Civil War
1.6 mi
Marmaduke's First Raid — Springfield MO
1863Civil War
1.8 mi
First Battle of Springfield
1861Civil War
1.8 mi
Battle of Springfield Missouri
1862Civil War
1.8 mi

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When was Rock Fountain Court Historic District listed on the National Register?

Rock Fountain Court Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 1, 2003.

What type of historic resource is Rock Fountain Court Historic District?

Rock Fountain Court Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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