National Register of Historic Places listings in Cross County, Arkansas facts for kids
Cross County, Arkansas, is home to many important places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This special list helps protect buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture. Think of it like a Hall of Fame for historic places!
In Cross County, there are 19 places on this list. One of them is even more special and is called a National Historic Landmark. This means it's super important to the whole country's history. This article will tell you about some of these amazing historic spots in Cross County.
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Historic Places in Cross County, Arkansas
Many places in Cross County have been recognized for their historical importance. These sites include old homes, schools, churches, and even parts of ancient trails.
Important Buildings in Wynne
The city of Wynne has several buildings that are part of the National Register.
Grace Episcopal Church
The Grace Episcopal Church is located at 614 East Poplar Street. It was added to the list in 1992. Churches often have beautiful architecture and tell stories about the community's past.
New Hope School
The New Hope School, found at 3762 Highway 284, became a historic place in 2008. Old schools like this one show us how education used to be and how communities grew.
South Elementary School
Another school, the South Elementary School at 711 East Union Avenue, was added to the list in 2006. It's interesting to see how school buildings have changed over time.
Wynne Post Office
The Wynne Post Office, located at 402 East Merriman Avenue, was recognized in 1998. Post offices are often central to a town's life and history.
Woman's Progressive Club
The Woman's Progressive Club, at Rowena Street and Merriman Avenue, joined the list in 1990. Clubs like this played a big role in community development and social life.
Historic Homes in Wynne
Several old houses in Wynne are also on the list. These include the Isaac Block House, the Giboney-Robertson-Stewart House, and the Servetus W. Ogan House. These homes give us a glimpse into how people lived in the past.
Ancient Sites and Trails
Cross County also has very old and important historical sites, including an ancient Native American mound and parts of a famous historic trail.
Parkin Archeological State Park
The Parkin Archeological State Park is a very special place. It's located where U.S. Route 64 and Highway 184 meet in Parkin. This site is a National Historic Landmark, which means it's one of the most important historical places in the entire United States! It was added to the list in 1966.
This park protects the remains of a Native American village that existed between 1350 and 1650 AD. It includes a large mound and a ditch that once surrounded the village. It's believed to be the site of Casqui, a village visited by Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto in 1541.
Trail of Tears Segments
Two parts of the historic Trail of Tears are found in Cross County. The "Memphis to Little Rock Road-Strong's Ferry Segment" near Jennette and the "Memphis to Little Rock Road-Village Creek Segment" within Village Creek State Park near Newcastle.
The Trail of Tears was a sad and difficult journey when many Native American people were forced to move from their homes in the southeastern United States to Indian Territory (now Oklahoma) in the 1830s. These road segments are a reminder of that important and challenging time in history.
Other Historic Places
Cross County has other interesting sites that tell different parts of its story.
John H. Johnston Cotton Gin Historic District
Near Levesque, at the junction of U.S. Route 64 and Highway 163, is the John H. Johnston Cotton Gin Historic District. It was listed in 2005.
A cotton gin is a machine that quickly separates cotton fibers from their seeds. This district shows how important cotton farming was to the economy of Arkansas in the past.
Wittsburg Store and Gas Station
The Wittsburg Store and Gas Station, on County Road 739 in Wittsburg, was added to the list in 2000. Old stores and gas stations often show how people traveled and traded goods long ago.
Former Listing
Sometimes, a place is removed from the National Register if it is destroyed or loses its historical importance.
Missouri Pacific Depot (Wynne, Arkansas)
The Missouri Pacific Depot in Wynne was once on the list but was removed in 1999. This old train station was located southwest of the junction of North Front Street and East Hamilton Avenue. Train depots were very important for travel and trade before cars became common.
Images for kids
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A building in the East Hamilton Avenue Historic District in Wynne.
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A street view of the Wynne Commercial Historic District.
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A building in the Wynne Wholesale Commercial Historic District.
