National Register of Historic Places listings in Ashley County, Arkansas facts for kids
Welcome to Ashley County, Arkansas! This page is all about special places in the county that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of this Register as a very important list of buildings, sites, and objects across the United States that are worth saving because of their history, architecture, or what they mean to our culture.
In Ashley County, there are 26 places currently on this list. These places help us learn about the past and understand how people lived and worked long ago. They are like real-life history books! You can even see where some of these places are on a map if their exact location is shared. Two other places were once on the list but have been removed.
Exploring Ashley County's Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places helps protect important buildings and sites. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized for its special value. It also means people will try to keep it safe and in good condition for future generations.
In Ashley County, you'll find many different types of historic places. These include old homes, churches, public buildings, and even parts of a forest! Each one has a unique story to tell about the history of this area.
Historic Homes and Buildings
Many of the places on the list are old houses and public buildings. These structures often show us how people built things in the past and what styles were popular.
- W.R. Bunckley House: This house in Hamburg is a historic home. It was added to the Register in 1994.
- Crossett Methodist Church: Located in Crossett, this church is an important part of the town's history. It was listed in 2010.
- Crossett Municipal Auditorium: This building in Crossett was added to the list in 2007. It likely served as a community gathering place.
- Crossett Municipal Building: Also in Crossett, this building was listed in 2007. It probably housed local government offices.
- Crossett Post Office: The Crossett Post Office, listed in 2003, is another important public building.
- Dean House: This historic house is located near Portland. It was recognized in 1982.
- First United Methodist Church: This church in Hamburg was listed in 1992.
- John P. Fisher House: Found near Portland, this house joined the Register in 1995.
- Hamburg Presbyterian Church: This church in Hamburg was listed in 1991.
- Dr. M.C. Hawkins House: Located in Parkdale, this house was added in 1996.
- Naff House: This house in Portland was listed in 1992.
- Parkdale Baptist Church: This church in Parkdale was added to the Register in 2007.
- Parkdale Methodist Church: Another church in Parkdale, listed in 2007.
- Portland United Methodist Church: This church in Portland was recognized in 2006.
- Pugh House: Located near Portland, this house was listed in 1982.
- Watson House: This house in Hamburg was added to the Register in 1977.
- Watson-Sawyer House: Another historic house in Hamburg, listed in 1975.
- Dr. Robert George Williams House: This house in Parkdale was added in 1984.
Other Unique Historic Sites
Not all historic places are buildings. Some are special areas or structures that tell a different kind of story.
- Crossett Experimental Forest: This forest area near Crossett has several buildings (Building No. 2, No. 6, and No. 8) that were listed in 1993. These buildings are important for understanding forest research and management.
- Crossroads Fire Tower: This fire tower near Hamburg was listed in 2006. Fire towers were crucial for spotting forest fires quickly.
- Hamburg Cemetery Historic Section: This part of the Hamburg Cemetery was recognized in 2011. Cemeteries can be historic because of the people buried there or the art on the gravestones.
- Hamburg Commercial Historic District: This district in Hamburg, listed in 2009, includes several blocks of old businesses. It shows how the town's main street looked and functioned long ago.
- Sumner-White Dipping Vat: This unique site near Hamburg was listed in 2006. Dipping vats were used in the past to treat livestock for ticks and diseases.
| Name on the Register | Image | Date listed | Location | City or town | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W.R. Bunckley House |
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(#94000189) |
509 E. Parker St. 33°13′23″N 91°44′12″W / 33.223056°N 91.736667°W |
Hamburg | |
| 2 | Crossett Experimental Forest Building No. 2 |
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(#93001084) |
Highway 133 south of Crossett 33°02′03″N 91°56′22″W / 33.034167°N 91.939444°W |
Crossett | |
| 3 | Crossett Experimental Forest Building No. 6 |
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(#93001085) |
Highway 133 south of Crossett 33°01′58″N 91°56′19″W / 33.032778°N 91.938611°W |
Crossett | |
| 4 | Crossett Experimental Forest Building No. 8 |
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(#93001086) |
Highway 133 south of Crossett 33°02′00″N 91°56′19″W / 33.033333°N 91.938611°W |
Crossett | |
| 5 | Crossett Methodist Church |
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(#10000018) |
500 Main St. 33°07′47″N 91°57′41″W / 33.129597°N 91.9614°W |
Crossett | |
| 6 | Crossett Municipal Auditorium |
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(#07000965) |
1100 Main St. 33°07′16″N 91°57′40″W / 33.121111°N 91.961111°W |
Crossett | |
| 7 | Crossett Municipal Building |
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(#07000966) |
307-309 Main St. 33°07′41″N 91°57′41″W / 33.128056°N 91.961389°W |
Crossett | |
| 8 | Crossett Post Office |
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(#02001673) |
125 Main St. 33°08′02″N 91°57′39″W / 33.133889°N 91.960833°W |
Crossett | |
| 9 | Crossroads Fire Tower |
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(#06000078) |
2262 Highway 133 N. 33°13′58″N 91°55′28″W / 33.232778°N 91.924444°W |
Hamburg | |
| 10 | Dean House |
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(#82000797) |
Off U.S. Highway 165 33°14′22″N 91°30′46″W / 33.239444°N 91.512778°W |
Portland | |
| 11 | First United Methodist Church |
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(#92000388) |
204 S. Main 33°13′29″N 91°47′52″W / 33.224722°N 91.797778°W |
Hamburg | |
| 12 | John P. Fisher House |
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(#95001141) |
Junction of Highway 160 and County Road 50, west of Bayou Bartholomew Bridge 33°14′19″N 91°32′16″W / 33.238611°N 91.537778°W |
Portland | |
| 13 | Hamburg Cemetery Historic Section |
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(#11000684) |
800 E. Parker St. 33°13′26″N 91°47′10″W / 33.223889°N 91.786111°W |
Hamburg | |
| 14 | Hamburg Commercial Historic District |
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(#08001333) |
100-200 block of E. Adams, 100 block of N. Mulberry, 201 S. Mulberry, and 201 and 205 N. Main St. 33°13′35″N 91°47′48″W / 33.226389°N 91.796667°W |
Hamburg | |
| 15 | Hamburg Presbyterian Church |
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(#91000589) |
Junction of Cherry and Lincoln Sts. 33°13′32″N 91°47′40″W / 33.225556°N 91.794444°W |
Hamburg | |
| 16 | Dr. M.C. Hawkins House |
(#96000310) |
4684 Highway 8 33°07′14″N 91°32′53″W / 33.120556°N 91.548056°W |
Parkdale | ||
| 17 | Naff House |
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(#92000957) |
Northwestern corner of the junction of 3rd Ave. and Fir St. 33°14′18″N 91°30′10″W / 33.238333°N 91.502778°W |
Portland | |
| 18 | Parkdale Baptist Church-AS0051 |
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(#06001285) |
127 Bride St. 33°07′22″N 91°32′57″W / 33.122778°N 91.549167°W |
Parkdale | |
| 19 | Parkdale Methodist Church |
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(#07000505) |
S. Church St. 33°07′12″N 91°32′58″W / 33.12°N 91.549444°W |
Parkdale | |
| 20 | Portland United Methodist Church |
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(#06000942) |
300 N. Main St. 33°14′28″N 91°30′41″W / 33.241111°N 91.511389°W |
Portland | |
| 21 | Pugh House |
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(#82000798) |
Off U.S. Highway 165 33°14′19″N 91°30′48″W / 33.238611°N 91.513333°W |
Portland | |
| 22 | Sumner-White Dipping Vat |
(#06000087) |
4 miles east of the junction of U.S. Highway 82 and County Road 69; 0.5 miles south in the woods at the Hunt Camp 33°21′05″N 91°39′14″W / 33.351389°N 91.653889°W |
Hamburg | ||
| 23 | Watson House |
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(#77000242) |
300 N. Cherry 33°13′37″N 91°47′40″W / 33.226944°N 91.794444°W |
Hamburg | |
| 24 | Watson-Sawyer House |
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(#75000373) |
502 E. Parker St. 33°13′25″N 91°47′36″W / 33.223611°N 91.793333°W |
Hamburg | |
| 25 | Dr. Robert George Williams House |
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(#84000002) |
Highways 8 and 209 33°07′17″N 91°32′56″W / 33.121389°N 91.548889°W |
Parkdale |
Former Listings
Sometimes, a place might be removed from the National Register of Historic Places. This can happen if the building is changed too much, or if it is no longer standing. In Ashley County, two places were once on the list but are no longer there.
- Greenview Cafe: This cafe in Crossett was removed from the list in 2008.
- Wiggins Cabin: This cabin in Crossett's City Park was removed in 2002.
| Name on the Register | Image | Date listed | Date removed | Location | City or town | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenview Cafe |
(#04001507) |
|
3rd Avenue and Arkansas Street 33°07′56″N 91°57′52″W / 33.1323°N 91.96431°W |
Crossett | ||
| 2 | Wiggins Cabin |
(#82002093) |
|
City Park |
Crossett |
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