Dickson Street facts for kids
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West Dickson Street Commercial Historic District
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Dickson Street, November 2012
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| Location | Dickson St. between Arkansas Ave. & St. Charles Ave. & West Ave. between Dickson St. & Lafayette St., Fayetteville, Arkansas |
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| Area | 235 acres (95 ha) |
| Architect | Bill Sonneman, Paul Young |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne, Classical Revival, others |
| NRHP reference No. | 07001028 |
| Added to NRHP | October 01, 2007 |
The West Dickson Street Commercial Historic District, often called Dickson Street, is a lively area in downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas. It's located right next to the University of Arkansas campus. This street is famous for its many unique places to eat, shop, and have fun. You can also see new apartment buildings being built here.
Dickson Street is home to the Walton Arts Center, a popular place for shows and events. It's also the main spot for the Bikes, Blues, and BBQ festival. This big bike event is one of the largest in the entire country! Many people think Dickson Street is one of the most exciting entertainment areas in Arkansas. The other popular spot is the River Market District in Little Rock.
Why is it Called Dickson Street?
Dickson Street is named after a man named Joseph L. Dickson. He moved to Fayetteville in the 1840s. His father, Ephraim Dickson, had just received an important job from President James K. Polk. He became a United States Land Registrar, which meant he helped manage government land records.
Joseph Dickson first lived near the Fayetteville Historic Square. Later, he bought a large piece of land, about 20 acres, on the north side of town. He and his wife then moved to what is now Dickson Street.
During the American Civil War, the Dicksons had to leave their home and go to Texas. Their house was used as a hospital during the Battle of Fayetteville. After the war, the Dicksons came back to Fayetteville. Sadly, Joseph Dickson passed away in 1868.
How Dickson Street Changed Over Time
For many years, Dickson Street was part of the Arkansas Highway System. This meant it was an official state highway. However, on April 13, 1955, the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department decided to change the route.
The highway designation for Dickson Street was removed. Instead, Highway 16 was rerouted to go along Maple Street and Razorback Road. This change helped shape Dickson Street into the unique area it is today.
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Access point for Frisco Trail - 2012
