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Welcome to Cleburne County, Arkansas! This area is full of interesting places that have been around for a long time. Many of these spots are so special that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is like a special list kept by the United States government. It helps protect important buildings, sites, and objects that tell us about American history and culture.

There are 17 places in Cleburne County that are on this important list. Let's explore some of them and learn about their history!

Historic Buildings and Schools

Many old buildings in Cleburne County have stories to tell. They show us how people lived and learned in the past.

Brewer School

Brewer School
The old Brewer School building.

The Brewer School was added to the National Register in 2004. It's located on Brewer Road in the small community of Brewer. Schools like this one were very important for teaching children in the early days of Cleburne County.

Cleburne County Courthouse

Cleburne County, AR, Courthouse
The Cleburne County Courthouse in Heber Springs.

The Cleburne County Courthouse is in Heber Springs. It was listed in 1976. Courthouses are usually grand buildings where important government work happens. This one has been a central part of the county's life for many years.

Dill School

Ida School
The historic Dill School.

The Dill School, near Ida, joined the list in 1994. It stands on the western side of Highways 5 and 25. This old school building reminds us of how education has changed over time.

Quitman Home Economics Building

Quitman Home Economics Building
The Quitman Home Economics Building.

In Quitman, the Home Economics Building was listed in 1992. It's on 2nd Avenue. Home economics classes used to teach students important life skills like cooking and sewing. This building played a big role in teaching those skills.

Woodrow Store

Woodrow Store
The Woodrow Store on Highway 263.

The Woodrow Store, located on Highway 263 in Woodrow, became a historic place in 2001. Old general stores like this one were once the heart of small communities. They sold everything from food to tools.

Historic Homes and Properties

Many old houses and other properties in Cleburne County are also on the National Register. They give us a peek into the lives of people who lived here long ago.

Dr. Cyrus F. Crosby House

Dr. Cyrus F. Crosby House
The Dr. Cyrus F. Crosby House.

This house in Heber Springs belonged to Dr. Cyrus F. Crosby. It was listed in 1993. Doctors' homes were often important places in a community, especially in earlier times.

Clarence Frauenthal House

Clarence Frauenthal House
The Clarence Frauenthal House.

Right next door to the Crosby House, at 210 North Broadway Street in Heber Springs, is the Clarence Frauenthal House. It was also added to the Register in 1993. These homes show the style of living from their time.

Hugh L. King House

Hugh L. King House
The Hugh L. King House.

The Hugh L. King House, at 110 West Spring Street in Heber Springs, was listed in 1992. It's another example of the beautiful historic homes in the area.

Rector House

Rector House
The Rector House.

The Rector House, at 603 West Quitman Street in Heber Springs, was added to the list in 2008. Each of these houses has its own unique history and architectural style.

Shaheen-Goodfellow Weekend Cottage

Shaheen-Goodfellow Weekend Cottage, a.k.a. Stoneflower
The Shaheen-Goodfellow Weekend Cottage, also known as Stoneflower.

This special cottage, also called Stoneflower, is in Eden Isle. It was listed in 2002. It was designed by a famous architect named E. Fay Jones. It's known for its unique design, often blending with nature.

Other Notable Historic Sites

Beyond homes and schools, Cleburne County has other interesting places that are part of its history.

Cleburne County Farm Cemetery

Cleburne County Farm Cemetery
The Cleburne County Farm Cemetery.

This cemetery, located in Heber Springs, was listed in 2005. Cemeteries are important historical sites because they tell us about the people who lived in an area long ago.

Mike Meyer Disfarmer Gravesite

Mike Meyer Disfarmer Gravesite
The gravesite of Mike Meyer Disfarmer.

Also in the Heber Springs Cemetery is the gravesite of Mike Meyer Disfarmer. He was a famous photographer. His gravesite was listed in 2009.

O.D. Gunn Trade and Sale Barn

The O.D. Gunn Trade and Sale Barn in Quitman was added to the Register in 2016. Barns like this were once busy places for trading and selling goods, especially farm animals.

Heber Springs Commercial Historic District

Heber Springs Commercial Historic District, 1 of 2
Part of the Heber Springs Commercial Historic District.

The downtown area of Heber Springs has a special historic district. It includes blocks of East and West Main Street and parts of 3rd and 4th Streets. This district was listed in 2009. It shows what a busy town center looked like in the past.

T.E. Olmstead & Son Funeral Home

T.E. Olmstead & Son Funeral Home
The T.E. Olmstead & Son Funeral Home.

This funeral home in Heber Springs was listed in 1995. It's at 108 South 4th Street. Buildings like this are important because they served the community during difficult times.

Old Highway 16 Bridge

Old Highway 16 Bridge
The Old Highway 16 Bridge.

Near Edgemont, the Old Highway 16 Bridge was added to the list in 2011. Bridges are often engineering marvels of their time. They connect communities and help people travel.

Woman's Community Club Band Shell

Woman's Community Club Band Shell
The Woman's Community Club Band Shell.

In Spring Park in Heber Springs, you can find the Woman's Community Club Band Shell. It was listed in 1994. Band shells are outdoor stages where music and performances are held. This one likely brought a lot of joy to the community.

Places No Longer on the List

Sometimes, places are removed from the National Register if they are destroyed or lose their historic importance.

Quitman High School Building

The Quitman High School Building was listed in 1992 but was removed in 2003.

Winkley Bridge

The Winkley Bridge, east of Heber Springs, was listed in 1984. Sadly, it collapsed in 1989 and was removed from the list in 1999.

These historic places help us remember the past and appreciate the history of Cleburne County!

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