National Register of Historic Places listings in Greene County, Arkansas facts for kids
Have you ever wondered about the oldest and most special places in your community? In Greene County, Arkansas, there are many buildings, parks, and other spots that are so important they've been added to a special list called the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect places that tell us about the past, like old houses, churches, and even a cool old race track!
These places are chosen because they have a unique history, amazing architecture, or are important to the story of Greene County and the United States. There are 17 of these amazing places right here in Greene County. Let's explore some of them!
Contents
- Historic Places in Greene County
- Beisel-Mitchell House
- Crowley's Ridge State Park Buildings
- George Ray's Dragstrip
- Greene County Courthouse
- Gulf Oil Company Service Station
- Highfill-McClure House
- Jackson-Herget House
- Linwood Mausoleum
- National Bank of Commerce Building
- Old Bethel Methodist Church
- Paragould Downtown Commercial Historic District
- Paragould War Memorial
- St. Mary's Catholic Church
- Texaco Station No. 1
- Former Listings
- Images for kids
Historic Places in Greene County
Beisel-Mitchell House
The Beisel-Mitchell House is a historic home located at 420 West Court Street in Paragould. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 27, 1996. This house is a great example of the beautiful old homes in the area.
Crowley's Ridge State Park Buildings
Crowley's Ridge State Park near Walcott has several buildings that are considered historic. These were built a long time ago and are important parts of the park's history.
Crowley's Ridge State Park-Bathhouse
This bathhouse is part of the main service area in the park. It was added to the National Register on May 28, 1992. It's a cool old building that has served park visitors for many years.
Crowley's Ridge State Park-Bridge
Also found on the main service road, this bridge is another historic structure within Crowley's Ridge State Park. It was also listed on May 28, 1992, showing how important the park's early design was.
Crowley's Ridge State Park-Comfort Station
This comfort station is located in the campground and cabin area of the park. It was added to the National Register on May 28, 1992. It's a reminder of how parks were designed for visitors many years ago.
Crowley's Ridge State Park-Dining Hall
The dining hall, located in the employee housing area of the park, is another historic building. It was listed on May 28, 1992. Imagine all the meals and stories shared in this building over the years!
George Ray's Dragstrip
If you love cars and racing, you might find George Ray's Dragstrip interesting! It's located on Highway 135, south of U.S. Route 412 near Paragould. This dragstrip was added to the National Register on February 21, 2006, because of its importance in racing history.
Greene County Courthouse
The Greene County Courthouse is a very important building in Paragould, located on Court Square. It's where many important decisions for the county have been made over the years. It was listed on August 11, 1976.
Gulf Oil Company Service Station
This old gas station is found at the corner of Main and South 3rd Streets in Paragould. It was added to the National Register on August 16, 1994. It shows what gas stations looked like a long time ago.
Highfill-McClure House
Another historic home in Paragould is the Highfill-McClure House, located at 701 West Highland Street. It was listed on March 28, 2002. It's a beautiful example of older architecture.
Jackson-Herget House
The Jackson-Herget House is at 206 South 4th Street in Paragould. This house was added to the National Register on July 24, 1992. It's another important piece of the city's history.
Linwood Mausoleum
The Linwood Mausoleum is a historic burial place located at the junction of West Kingshighway and Linwood Drive in Paragould. It was listed on January 29, 2007. Mausoleums are special buildings where people are buried.
National Bank of Commerce Building
The National Bank of Commerce Building is an important historic building at 200 South Pruett Street in Paragould. It was added to the National Register on May 14, 1993. This building played a big role in the city's business history.
Old Bethel Methodist Church
The Old Bethel Methodist Church is located west of Paragould, off Highway 141. This historic church was listed on April 19, 1978. It's a significant landmark for the community's religious history.
Paragould Downtown Commercial Historic District
This isn't just one building, but a whole area in downtown Paragould! It includes many historic buildings roughly bounded by 3rd Avenue, Kings Highway, 3½ Street, and West Highland Street. This district was added on July 18, 2003, because it shows how the downtown area grew and developed over time.
Paragould War Memorial
The Paragould War Memorial is a special monument located at the junction of 3rd and Court Streets in Paragould. It was listed on June 20, 1997. This memorial honors those who served our country.
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church is a beautiful historic church at 301 West Highland in Paragould. It was added to the National Register on January 27, 2015. Churches like this often have amazing architecture and long histories.
Texaco Station No. 1
Another historic gas station, Texaco Station No. 1, is located at 110 East Main Street in Paragould. It was listed on July 20, 2001. It's a cool example of early 20th-century service stations.
Former Listings
Sometimes, places are removed from the National Register of Historic Places, usually because they are no longer standing or have changed too much. Here are a couple of places that used to be on the list in Greene County:
Big Slough Ditch Bridge
This bridge was located on County Road 855 near Brighton. It was listed in 2000 but was removed in 2004.
Eight Mile Creek Bridge
The Eight Mile Creek Bridge was on AR 135 near Paragould. It was listed in 1990 but was also removed in 2004.
Images for kids
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The Eight Mile Creek Bridge, which was formerly listed.
