National Register of Historic Places listings in Cleveland County, Arkansas facts for kids
This article is about the special places in Cleveland County, Arkansas that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important to the history of the United States. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized for its historical, architectural, or archaeological importance.
Cleveland County has 14 places listed on the National Register. One of these is even more special and is called a National Historic Landmark. A few other places were once on the list but have since been removed.
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Cool Historic Places in Cleveland County
Cleveland County is home to many interesting historic spots. These places help us learn about the past and how people lived long ago.
Homes with History
Some of the oldest and most beautiful homes in the county are on the National Register.
Attwood-Hopson House
The Attwood-Hopson House is a historic home located near New Edinburg, Arkansas. It was added to the National Register in 1994. This house shows us what homes looked like in the past.
Barnett-Attwood House
Another old home near New Edinburg is the Barnett-Attwood House. It joined the list in 1977. These old houses are like time capsules, showing us how families lived and grew in Cleveland County.
Important County Buildings
The county seat, Rison, Arkansas, has several buildings that are important to its history and how the county was run.
Cleveland County Clerk's Building
The Cleveland County Clerk's Building is located at the fairgrounds in Rison. It was listed in 1976. This building played a role in keeping important county records.
Cleveland County Courthouse
The Cleveland County Courthouse in Rison is a very important building. It's where many county decisions are made. It was added to the National Register in 1977.
Battlefield Park: A National Historic Landmark
One of the most significant places in Cleveland County is a battlefield that tells a story from the American Civil War.
Marks' Mills Battlefield Park
Marks' Mills Battlefield Park is a very special place. It's not just on the National Register, but it's also a National Historic Landmark. This means it's one of the most important historic sites in the entire country! The park is the site of the Battle of Marks' Mills, which happened during the Civil War. It was part of a larger military movement called the Camden Expedition. This park helps us remember a difficult time in American history.
Historic Churches
Churches often serve as important community centers and have beautiful architecture.
Mount Olivet Methodist Church
The Mount Olivet Methodist Church is located near the fairgrounds in Rison. This church was listed in 1975. It's a place where people gathered for worship and community events for many years.
Wesley Chapel
The Wesley Chapel in Woodlawn is another historic church. It was added to the National Register in 1995. These old churches show us the history of faith and community in the area.
Historic Districts and Roads
Sometimes, a whole area or even a piece of an old road can be historically important.
New Edinburg Commercial Historic District
The New Edinburg Commercial Historic District includes a section of Arkansas Highway 8 in New Edinburg, Arkansas. This district was listed in 2001. It shows us what a busy town center looked like in the past, with many old shops and businesses.
Old US 79, Kingsland Segment
A part of the old U.S. Route 79 near Kingsland, Arkansas is also on the list. This segment of the road, called Old US 79, Kingsland Segment, was added in 2005. It reminds us of how people traveled long ago before modern highways were built.
Other Notable Buildings
Rison has a few more interesting buildings that are part of its history.
Phoenix Hotel
The Phoenix Hotel at 108 Main Street in Rison was listed in 2002. Hotels like this were important places for travelers and visitors in the past.
Rison Cities Service Station
The Rison Cities Service Station at 308 Main Street was added to the list in 2001. Old gas stations like this show us how cars and travel changed over time.
Rison Texaco Service Station
Another old gas station, the Rison Texaco Service Station at 216 Main Street, was listed in 2002. These stations are examples of early roadside architecture.
Former Listings
Sometimes, a property that was once on the National Register of Historic Places might be removed. This can happen if the building is changed too much, or if it is torn down. In Cleveland County, three properties were once listed but are no longer on the Register. These include the Federal Building, the Hall Morgan Post 83, American Legion Hut, and the Mount Carmel Methodist Church.
Images for kids
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The historic Attwood-Hopson House
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The Barnett-Attwood House
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The old Cleveland County Clerk's Building
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The Cleveland County Courthouse in Rison
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A monument at Mark's Mill Battlefield Park
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Mount Olivet Methodist Church
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A building in the New Edinburg Commercial Historic District
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A section of Old US 79 near Kingsland
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The Rison Cities Service Station
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The Rison Texaco Service Station
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Wesley Chapel in Woodlawn
