National Register of Historic Places listings in Grant County, Arkansas facts for kids
Welcome to Grant County, Arkansas! This article is all about the special places in our 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.
In Grant County, we have 10 amazing places on this list. One of them is even more special; it's a National Historic Landmark, which means it's super important to the history of the entire country! You can even see where these places are on a map if you look up their coordinates.
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Historic Places in Grant County
Here's a look at the cool historic spots you can find in Grant County:
Dr. John L. Butler House
Located at 313 Oak Street in Sheridan, the Dr. John L. Butler House was added to the National Register on October 9, 1986. This house tells a story about the people who lived here long ago. It's a great example of the architecture from its time.
Samuel D. Byrd, Sr., Homestead
You can find the Samuel D. Byrd, Sr., Homestead at 15966 US 270 West, near Poyen. This homestead became a historic site on January 20, 2005. A homestead is usually a farm or a family home that has been passed down through generations, showing how people lived and worked in the past.
Glaser-Kelly House
Another historic home in Sheridan is the Glaser-Kelly House, located at 310 North Oak Street. It was added to the register on January 23, 1992. Like the Butler House, it gives us a peek into the architectural styles and family life of earlier times.
Jenkins' Ferry Battleground
This is our county's National Historic Landmark! The Jenkins' Ferry Battleground is northeast of Leola on Arkansas Highway 46. It was recognized on January 21, 1970. This site was part of the Camden Expedition Sites, which were important battles during the American Civil War. Visiting this site helps us remember and learn about a significant part of American history.
Koon Houses
The Koon family had several homes in the Sheridan area that are now recognized for their historical value. Five of these houses were added to the National Register on the same day, October 14, 1999!
- Koon House No. 1: This house is located at the junction of US 167 and County Road 523.
- Koon House No. 2: You can find this one at 2959 US 167.
- Koon House No. 3: This house, once at 2988 US 167, has unfortunately been demolished.
- Koon House No. 4: Also demolished, this house was located at 3004 US 167.
- Koon House No. 6: This house is still standing at 3253 US 167.
Even though some of the Koon Houses are no longer standing, their listing on the National Register helps preserve their memory and importance to the area's history.
Oak Grove School
The Oak Grove School is located about 6 miles east of Sheridan on U.S. Route 270, in the Oak Grove community. This school building was added to the National Register on June 14, 1991. Old schoolhouses like this one are important because they show us how education used to happen and how communities came together to teach their children.
Images for kids
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The Dr. John L. Butler House
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The Samuel D. Byrd, Sr., Homestead
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The Glaser-Kelly House
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Jenkins' Ferry Battleground
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Koon House No. 1
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Koon House No. 2
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Koon House No. 6
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The Oak Grove School
