Mount Nord Historic District facts for kids
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Mount Nord Historic District
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| Location | 1-5 Mount Nord Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas |
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| Area | 2.9 acres (1.2 ha) |
| Built | 1901 |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Beaux Arts, Georgian Revival, Other |
| NRHP reference No. | 82002150 |
| Added to NRHP | September 16, 1982 |
The Mount Nord Historic District is a special area in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It's like a small neighborhood with five old and beautiful houses. These houses were built between 1901 and 1925. The district is on top of a small hill, about 140 feet (43 meters) higher than the land around it. Because of its history and unique buildings, this area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
A Look Back in Time
Fayetteville started to grow very quickly after the American Civil War (which ended in 1865). This growth happened because the University of Arkansas was started there in 1871. Also, a train line called the St. Louis - San Francisco Railway (or Frisco) reached the city. The railway helped local farmers sell their apples and strawberries. It also helped the timber (wood) industry grow.
As Fayetteville expanded, new areas were created, like the Mont Nord Addition. This area was planned out in 1908. It was bordered by Lafayette Street, Maple Street, Forest Avenue, and Mock Avenue. The name "Mont Nord" comes from French and means "North Mountain." This is because the area was on the northern edge of Fayetteville at that time.
There used to be another building in this district called the Arkansas Building. It was first built in St. Louis for the 1904 World's Fair. A businessman from Fayetteville named Artemus Wolf bought it. He had it taken apart, shipped, and rebuilt on his property in 1905. However, this building was taken down in 1939. Now, only the five houses along Mount Nord Street make up the historic district.
Exploring the Homes
The Mount Nord Historic District is home to five unique houses, each with its own story. They show different styles of architecture from the early 1900s.
- 1890 Mock-Fulbright House
- 1900 Pritchard House
- 1900 Bogart-Huntington House
- 1905 Gulley House
- 1920 Lawson House
